frivolous

trivial, insignificante

Tan pequeño o poco importante que no merece mucha atención.

En inglés sencillo: Too small or unimportant to deserve much attention.

• We cut out frivolous expenses.
• She worried about frivolous details instead of the main problem.
• Do you really need another frivolous purchase?

Sinónimos: trivial, unimportant

Antónimos: important

Expresiones frecuentes: frivolous expense, frivolous detail, frivolous purchase

frívolo

Que se comporta de manera tonta o juguetona cuando hace falta seriedad.

En inglés sencillo: Silly or playful when serious thought or behavior is needed.

• That was a frivolous remark.
• He seemed frivolous during our serious discussion.
• Please stop making frivolous jokes about the accident.

Sinónimos: silly, thoughtless

Antónimos: serious

Expresiones frecuentes: frivolous behavior, frivolous remark, frivolous person

infundado

Sin hechos ni razones jurídicas que permitan obtener una decisión favorable en un tribunal.

En inglés sencillo: Without facts or legal reasons that could support success in court.

• The judge dismissed the frivolous claim.
• Lawyers can face penalties for bringing frivolous lawsuits.
• The court ruled that his appeal was frivolous.

Sinónimos: baseless, groundless

Expresiones frecuentes: frivolous lawsuit, frivolous claim, frivolous appeal