boring experience
[/ˈbɔːrɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/]
noun phrasepl: boring experiences
experiência entediante
1. an event, activity, or situation that is dull, uninteresting, and fails to hold one's attention or provide enjoyment
The conference was a boring experience; I fell asleep during the third presentation.
A conferência foi uma experiência entediante; adormeci durante a terceira apresentação.
2. a tedious or monotonous encounter that lacks excitement or engagement
Waiting in line for hours at the airport was a boring experience for everyone.
Esperar na fila por horas no aeroporto foi uma experiência entediante para todos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'experiência chata' is more colloquially used than 'experiência entediante' in everyday conversation. The phrase is commonly used to describe work meetings, family gatherings, or social events that fail to meet expectations. In American English, people often use more casual expressions like 'a real drag' or 'a total snooze' in informal settings, while 'boring experience' remains the standard formal expression.
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