What does "bagatela" mean in English?

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Spanish

bagatela

English

trifle

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Alternative translations of "bagatela"

bagatelle
trinket
triviality
trifle item

Examples of how to use "bagatela" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo compró por una bagatela.
English
He bought it for a pittance.
Spanish
No la tomes como una bagatela
English
Don't take it as a trivial matter.
Spanish
Su regalo fue solo una bagatela
English
His gift was just a trifle.
Spanish
Una bagatela no merece tanta atención
English
A trivial matter doesn't deserve so much attention.
Spanish
La discusión empezó por una bagatela
English
The argument started over a trivial issue.

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Lo compró por una bagatela.

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