Portuguese-English translations for fútil

futileIt is futile to answer this question. É fútil tentar responder a esta questão.Such a fight would be both futile and ridiculous. Este tipo de luta seria fútil e ridículo. The procedure renders futile attempts to monitor the numbers of sharks being caught. O procedimento representa uma tentativa fútil de controlar o número de tubarões capturados.
inaneThis supremely gifted kid told me that in the early elementary grades, the songs sung in music class were so inane that he wanted to skip grades already! Eventually he did, so better late than never

petty
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petty officer, petty casha petty faultThat corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences.
useless
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This fork has prongs that are bent. Its useless now.I think its useless to keep this discussion going. Its like talking to a wall.I tried my best to make him quit smoking, but my efforts were useless. He now smokes six packs a day.