complicated text
[ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd tɛkst]
noun phrasepl: complicated texts
texto complicado
1. written material that is difficult to understand due to complex language, structure, or subject matter
The legal document was a complicated text that required a lawyer to interpret.
O documento legal era um texto complicado que exigia um advogado para interpretar.
2. content with intricate meaning, dense vocabulary, or convoluted sentence structure
Students struggled with the complicated text in their philosophy course.
Os alunos tiveram dificuldade com o texto complicado em seu curso de filosofia.
3. written work that requires careful reading and interpretation to fully comprehend
The novel's complicated text demanded multiple readings to grasp its themes.
O texto complicado do romance exigiu múltiplas leituras para compreender seus temas.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, 'complicated text' is commonly used when discussing literature, legal documents, and scholarly works. Brazilian students often use 'texto complicado' in educational settings, while American educators might use 'heavy read' more colloquially. The phrase reflects the universal challenge of textual comprehension across educational systems.
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