é sem sabor

[ɛ sɛ̃ sɐˈbor]

verb phrase

it is flavorless / it is bland / it is tasteless

1. To lack flavor or taste; to be insipid or dull in taste

This soup is flavorless.

Esta sopa é sem sabor.

2. Figuratively: to be dull, uninteresting, or lacking character

The movie was bland and uninteresting.

O filme é sem sabor e desinteressante.

NYC Slang

it's got no flavor / it's bland

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

é sem sabor / é insosso

Standard usage in everyday speech

Portugal

é sem graça / é insosso

Portuguese speakers often use 'sem graça' for both literal and figurative meanings

comida sem sabor

vida sem sabor

conversa sem sabor

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