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be repetitive
[bi rɪˈpɛtətɪv]
verb phrase
ser repetitivo
1.
To do or say the same thing multiple times; to lack variety or novelty
The song tends to be repetitive after the third verse.
A música tende a ser repetitiva após o terceiro verso.
2.
To involve or require doing the same action over and over
Factory work can be repetitive and monotonous.
O trabalho em fábrica pode ser repetitivo e monótono.
NYC Slang
be played out; be worn out
Synonyms
be monotonous
be tedious
be redundant
be cyclic
Antonyms
be varied
be diverse
be original
be innovative
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser repetitivo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser repetitivo
standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'ficar chato'
São Paulo
ser repetitivo
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
ser repetitivo
standard usage; alternative 'ser maçador' for tedious sense
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat a dead horse
go round in circles
break the record
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