How to Say "trivial" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “trivial” is “trivial” — use 'trivial' when referring to something that lacks importance or significance, often in the context of arguments or discussions.
trivial
tree-bee-AHLtɾiˈβjal
Examples
No deberías discutir por cosas triviales.
You shouldn't argue about trivial things.
Parece un problema trivial, pero es difícil de resolver.
It seems like a trivial problem, but it's hard to solve.
En la ciencia, ninguna observación es realmente trivial.
In science, no observation is truly trivial.
One size fits all
This word doesn't change based on gender. You can use 'trivial' for both masculine and feminine words: 'un error trivial' (a trivial error) or 'una duda trivial' (a trivial doubt).
How to make it plural
Since this word ends in a consonant (L), you add '-es' to make it plural: 'detalles triviales'.
Confusing it with 'Trivia'
Mistake: “Using 'trivial' to mean the noun 'trivia' (facts/knowledge).”
Correction: In Spanish, 'trivial' is an adjective (describing word). If you want to talk about trivia questions or facts, use 'curiosidades' or 'datos irrelevantes'.
insignificante
een-seeg-nee-fee-KAHN-tehinsiɣnifiˈkante
Examples
No te preocupes por eso, es un detalle insignificante.
Don't worry about that, it's an insignificant detail.
Me sentí insignificante ante la inmensidad del océano.
I felt insignificant before the vastness of the ocean.
One Form for All
This adjective ends in '-e', which means it stays the same regardless of whether you are describing a masculine or feminine noun.
Don't add 'a'
Mistake: “una cosa insignificanta”
Correction: una cosa insignificante
Trivial vs. Insignificante
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