minute

• Descreve algo extremamente pequeno em tamanho ou grau; também pode indicar algo insignificante ou de pouca importância.

Describes something that is extremely small in size or degree.

1. Extremely smallB2formal

   Very small in size, amount, or degree.

   Minúsculo

   • The details were so minute that only a microscope could reveal them.
   • There was a minute amount of sugar left in the bowl.
   • The differences between the two samples were minute.

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   Antônimoscolossalenormousgigantichugeimmensemassivetremendousvast

2. Very precise or thoroughC1formal

   Involving careful attention to the smallest details.

   Minucioso

   • The scientist conducted a minute analysis of the data.
   • She gave a minute description of the crime scene.
   • The contract requires a minute examination of all clauses.

   Sinônimoscarefuldetailedexactexhaustivemeticulouspainstakingprecisepunctiliousrigorousscrupulous

   Antônimoscarelesscoarsecursorygeneralimpreciseinexactloosenegligentroughsuperficialvague

• Substantivo que designa uma unidade de tempo igual a 60 segundos, ou um curto intervalo de tempo.

A noun referring to a unit of time equal to 60 seconds, or a brief period of time.

1. Unit of timeA1formal

   A period of time equal to 60 seconds.

   Minuto

   • The meeting will start in ten minutes.
   • She waited for a minute before calling him.
   • He ran the race in just under four minutes.

2. Brief momentA1informal

   A very short period of time.

   Minuto

   • Can I speak with you for a minute?
   • I'll be ready in a minute.
   • Wait a minute, I need to grab my keys.

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3. Record of meetingB2formal

   An official written record of what was said and decided during a meeting.

   Ata

   • The secretary took the minutes of the board meeting.
   • Please review the minutes from last week's session.
   • The minutes were approved by all members present.

   Sinônimoslogrecordsummarytranscript