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aborrecimento

[a.bo.rrə.siˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: aborrecimentos
annoyance, irritation, boredom
1. A state of being annoyed, irritated, or displeased
The constant delays caused him great annoyance.
Os atrasos constantes causaram-lhe grande aborrecimento.
2. A feeling of tedium or boredom
She expressed her boredom with the repetitive tasks.
Ela expressou seu aborrecimento com as tarefas repetitivas.
3. Something that causes annoyance or trouble
The broken car was an unexpected nuisance.
O carro quebrado foi um aborrecimento inesperado.
NYC Slang
hassle, drag, pain in the neck
Synonyms
irritaçãoincômodotédiodesgostocontrariedadeimpaciência
Antonyms
alegriacontentamentosatisfaçãoprazerdiversão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aborrecimento
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aborrecimento
Common usage, may also hear 'chateação'
São Paulo
aborrecimento
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
aborrecimento
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

causar aborrecimento (to cause annoyance)
ter aborrecimento (to be annoyed)
sem aborrecimento (without trouble/hassle)
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