minor

• Descreve algo menor, menos importante ou menos grave em comparação com outras coisas.

Describes something that is smaller, less important, or less serious in comparison to others.

1. Less importantB1formal

   Not very important or serious; small in degree or significance.

   Pouco importante

   • It was only a minor problem, easily fixed.
   • She suffered a minor injury during the game.
   • The changes were minor and didn't affect the outcome.

   Sinônimosincidentalinsignificantlessernegligiblesecondaryslightsmallsubordinatetrivialunimportant

   Antônimoscriticalcrucialessentialimportantkeymajorsignificantvital

2. Younger or underageB1formal

   Relating to a person who is legally under the age of adulthood.

   Menor de idade

   • The club does not admit minor children without an adult.
   • He is still a minor and cannot sign the contract.
   • The law protects minor employees from exploitation.

   Sinônimosjuvenileunderageyouthful

   Antônimosadultof age

3. Music: minor keyB2formalart

   Relating to a musical scale or key that typically sounds sad or serious.

   Menor

   • The piece is written in a minor key.
   • She prefers playing minor chords on the piano.
   • The song shifts from major to minor for a dramatic effect.

   Antônimosmajor

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que ainda não atingiu a maioridade legal, geralmente com menos de 18 anos. Também pode se referir a alguém mais jovem ou de menor importância em um contexto.

A noun referring to a person who is under the legal age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old.

1. Underage personB1formal

   A person who is legally under the age of adulthood, typically under 18 years old.

   Menor de idade

   • The bar does not serve alcohol to minors.
   • A minor cannot sign a legal contract without a guardian.
   • The law protects minors from exploitation.

   Sinônimoschildjuvenileyoungsteryouth

   Antônimosadultmajor

2. Secondary subjectB2formalamerican

   A student's secondary area of study at a college or university, less intensive than a major.

   Curso secundário

   • She chose biology as her minor.
   • He is pursuing a minor in music alongside his engineering degree.
   • The university requires at least 18 credits for a minor.

   Sinônimosconcentrationspecialization

   Antônimosmajor