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be tedious

[/bi ˈtiːdiəs/]
verb phrase
ser tedioso/a
1. to be boring, dull, or monotonous; to cause weariness through lack of interest
The lecture was incredibly tedious and put everyone to sleep.
A palestra foi incrivelmente tediosa e adormeceu a todos.
2. to be characterized by too much length or detail; requiring excessive time or effort
The process of filing taxes can be tedious.
O processo de declarar impostos pode ser tedioso.
NYC Slang
be a drag
Synonyms
be boringbe dullbe monotonousbe tiresomebe wearisomebe mind-numbing
Antonyms
be interestingbe engagingbe entertainingbe excitingbe stimulating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser tedioso/a
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser chato
colloquial alternative meaning boring/annoying
São Paulo
ser entediante
alternative formal expression
Portugal
ser aborrecido/a
common Portuguese usage meaning boring/tedious

Related Idioms & Phrases

be a pain in the neck
be long-winded
be as dull as dishwater
put someone to sleep
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