complex text
[/kəmˈplɛks tɛkst/]
nounpl: complex texts
texto complexo
1. A written or printed material that contains intricate language, multiple layers of meaning, sophisticated structure, or difficult concepts that require careful analysis to understand
The student struggled with the complex text of Faulkner's novel.
O aluno teve dificuldade com o texto complexo do romance de Faulkner.
2. Literary or academic writing that involves non-linear narratives, abstract ideas, or specialized terminology
Philosophy textbooks often present complex texts that demand multiple readings.
Livros de filosofia frequentemente apresentam textos complexos que exigem múltiplas leituras.
3. Any document, passage, or communication containing compound or sophisticated elements that present challenges in comprehension
Legal contracts are typically complex texts requiring expert interpretation.
Contratos legais são tipicamente textos complexos que exigem interpretação de especialistas.
Complex texts are central to literary education in both Brazilian and American academic traditions. In Brazilian Portuguese academia, 'texto complexo' is commonly used in educational settings when discussing challenging works from canonical literature or theoretical texts. In the USA, discussing 'complex texts' is part of standard vocabulary in English classes, literary criticism, and professional communication. The term reflects the value both cultures place on critical reading and intellectual engagement with difficult material.
NYC Slang
heavy text / brain-bending read
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →