small change

• Se refiere a monedas de baja denominación o, en sentido figurado, a una cantidad insignificante de dinero o a algo trivial y sin importancia.

Refers to coins of low value, or figuratively, an insignificant amount of money or something trivial and unimportant.

1. Coins of low valueA2informal

   Coins that have a low monetary value, often used for minor purchases.

   calderilla

   • I need some small change for the parking meter.
   • He emptied his pockets of small change.
   • Do you have any small change for the bus fare?

2. Insignificant amountB1informal

   A relatively small or unimportant amount of money, especially compared to a larger sum.

   cantidad insignificante

   • The cost of the repair was just small change to him.
   • She spent small change on souvenirs.
   • Compared to the total budget, this is small change.