microscopic
BrE /mɪˈkrɒskəpɪk/ AmE /maɪˌkrɑːsˈkɑːpɪk/
adjective en → es
extremely small, so small that it can only be seen through a microscope
microscópico, muy pequeño
- [T + adj]
- [adj + noun]
Collocations microscopic detail · microscopic organisms
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The damage was microscopic but it affected the whole structure.
El daño era microscópico pero afectaba toda la estructura.
very small or unimportant in significance, influence, or importance
insignificante, despreciable
- [T + adj]
- [adj + noun]
Collocations microscopic effect · microscopic contribution
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The company's profits were microscopic compared to its competitors.
Las ganancias de la empresa eran insignificantes en comparación con las de sus competidores.