bland

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adjective

insosso

1. Lacking flavor or taste; not seasoned

The soup was bland and needed salt.

A sopa era insossa e precisava de sal.

2. Lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness; dull

The presentation was bland and failed to engage the audience.

A apresentação era monótona e não conseguiu envolver o público.

3. Smooth and soothing; mild

The bland diet is recommended for people with stomach problems.

A dieta leve é recomendada para pessoas com problemas estomacais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

insosso

Most common term for lack of flavor or taste

General Brazilian

monótono

Used for describing something dull or uninteresting

Portugal

insosso

Standard Portuguese term for bland food

Portugal

aborrecido

Used for bland in the sense of dull or tedious

bland as cardboard

bland diet

bland personality

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