How is the phrase una gota en el océano translated from Spanish to English

English translation
A drop in the ocean
phrase

Cantidad muy pequeña e insignificante comparada con lo que hace falta.

A very small, insignificant amount compared to what is needed.

Examples with “una gota en el océano”

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  • Esta donación es solo una gota en el océano. — This donation is just a drop in the ocean.

  • ¿Cómo podemos verlo como algo más que una gota de agua en el mar? — How can we see this as more than a drop in the ocean?

  • Para ayudar necesito mucho más que una gota en el océano. — I need more than a drop in the ocean to help.

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