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quibble in Portuguese

quibble in Portuguese is minúcia, discutir, preocupar-se — quibble means a minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.

quibble in Portuguese

minúcia
noun
An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint. [from 17th c.]
discutir
verb
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
preocupar-se
verb
(informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

What does "quibble" mean?

  1. noun A minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.
    "His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place."
  2. verb To argue or complain over trivial points.
    "They spent the meeting quibbling over font sizes instead of the actual content."

quibble in a sentence

  • His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place.
  • Aside from a few quibbles, the reviewers loved the design.
  • They spent the meeting quibbling over font sizes instead of the actual content.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quibble" in Portuguese?

"quibble" in Portuguese is minúcia, discutir, preocupar-se. quibble means: A minor, often pedantic objection or complaint about a small detail.

How do you use "quibble" in a sentence?

Example: "His only quibble with the report was a comma in the wrong place." In Portuguese, "quibble" is minúcia, discutir, preocupar-se.

Are there other ways to say "quibble" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "quibble": minúcia, discutir, preocupar-se.

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