trifle

• Sustantivo con varios sentidos: puede referirse a un postre frío hecho con bizcocho, frutas y crema; o bien a algo que tiene poco valor o importancia.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a cold dessert made of sponge cake, fruit, and cream; or it can denote something of little value or significance.

1. Cold dessertB1formalbritishculinary

   A chilled dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake, fruit or jelly, custard, and often topped with whipped cream, nuts, or chocolate.

   Bizcocho borracho

   • She prepared a delicious trifle with strawberries and cream.
   • The traditional English trifle is a popular dessert at parties.
   • He added a layer of chocolate shavings on top of the trifle.

2. Insignificant detailB2formal

   A minor or trivial matter that is considered unimportant.

   Bagatela

   • Don't worry about that trifle; it won't affect the outcome.
   • They argued over a trifle that was not worth their time.
   • He dismissed the comment as a mere trifle.

   Sinónimosbagatellenonessentialnothingtechnicalitytriviality

   Antónimosessentialmainstaynecessity

3. Small amountB2formal

   A very small quantity or amount of something, often used in the phrase 'a trifle'.

   Pequeña cantidad

   • The soup needs a trifle more salt.
   • She was a trifle upset by the news.
   • He was a trifle late for the meeting.

   Sinónimosbitdashiotajotlittlemitemodicumspecktingetouchtrace

• Verbo que indica tratar a alguien o algo sin seriedad, respeto o consideración; también jugar o entretenerse con algo de manera frívola.

A verb used to indicate the act of treating something or someone without seriousness, respect, or proper attention; to toy or play with.

1. Waste time idlyB2formal

   To spend time in a wasteful or inefficient manner, often doing unimportant things.

   perder el tiempo

   • He trifled away the entire afternoon playing video games.
   • She trifled with her work instead of focusing on the deadline.
   • Stop trifling and get to the point.

   Sinónimosdallydawdleidleloiterlollygagloungepotterputter

   Antónimosapplylaborstrivetoilwork

2. Act frivolouslyB2formal

   To behave in a light-hearted, unserious, or playful manner.

   Actuar frívolamente

   • They trifled with the rules, not realizing the consequences.
   • He trifled with her affections, never taking the relationship seriously.
   • The court warned him not to trifle with the law.

   Sinónimoscavortdallyfiddlefool aroundfroliclarkplayplay aroundtoy

   Antónimoslaborstrivetoilwork

3. Consider not very seriouslyB2formal

   To treat something as unimportant or insignificant.

   no dar importancia

   • She trifled with the idea of moving abroad but never committed.
   • He trifled with the proposal, dismissing it without proper thought.
   • Don't trifle with matters of health and safety.

   Sinónimosbelittledismissdisregardminimizeplay downshrug offslighttrivializeunderestimate

   Antónimosappreciatehonorregardrespectvalue

Variantes phrasaltrifle away