micro

• Descreve algo extremamente pequeno em escala ou tamanho, muitas vezes em oposição a algo maior; também pode indicar uma versão reduzida de algo, como micro-empresa ou micro-ondas.

Describes something extremely small in scale or size.

1. Extremely small in scale or scopeB2formal

   Referring to something that is minuscule in size, scope, or capability.

   Minúsculo

   • The device uses micro components to save space.
   • Their budget is micro compared to the corporate giants.
   • The micro adjustments improved the machine's precision.

   Sinônimosdiminutiveinfinitesimalmicroscopicminiatureminusculeminutetinywee

   Antônimosbiggigantichugelargemacrovast

2. Very small in terms of measurementC1formal

   Denoting a very small unit of measurement or scale, often used in scientific contexts.

   Minúsculo

   • The micro level of analysis examines individual cells.
   • Micro measurements require specialized instruments.
   • The experiment focused on micro variations in temperature.

   Sinônimosinfinitesimalmicroscopicminusculeminutetiny

   Antônimosmacro

3. Informal: tiny or insignificantA2informal

   Used informally to describe something as extremely small or trivial.

   Minúsculo

   • I only have a micro amount of time to finish this.
   • It's a micro issue, not worth worrying about.
   • He gave me a micro slice of cake.

   Sinônimosbittyinfinitesimalinsignificantmicroscopicminusculenegligibleteenytinytrivialweeny

   Antônimosenormoushugemacrovast