é maçante

[ɛ mɐ'sɐ̃tə]

verb phrase (present indicative of 'ser' + adjective)

it is annoying/tedious/boring

1. describes something or someone as tiresome, tedious, or bothersome; causing annoyance or boredom

This meeting is so boring.

Esta reunião é maçante.

2. indicates that a person is persistently annoying or bothersome

He is such a pest.

Ele é maçante.

NYC Slang

it's a drag / it's a pain / it sucks

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

é maçante

common usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

é chato

chato is more frequently used as a synonym

Portugal

é chato/é entediante

maçante is less common; chato is preferred

ser maçante como uma mosca

maçador de moscas

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