cumbersome interfaces

[ˈkʌmbərsəm ˈɪntərfeɪsɪz]
noun phrasepl: cumbersome interfaces
interfaces trabalhosas
1. User interfaces or systems that are awkward, difficult to use, or unnecessarily complicated, making tasks more time-consuming or frustrating
The old software had cumbersome interfaces that slowed down productivity.
O software antigo tinha interfaces trabalhosas que reduziam a produtividade.
2. Digital or physical systems with poor design that create barriers to efficient user interaction
Mobile banking applications with cumbersome interfaces often frustrate users.
Aplicativos de banco móvel com interfaces trabalhosas frequentemente frustram os usuários.
In Brazil's growing tech sector, companies increasingly prioritize improving interfaces described as 'trabalhosas' to compete in the digital market. The term is frequently used in tech startups, IT departments, and user experience discussions. In Portuguese, 'interface' is commonly used in technical contexts even in traditional settings, borrowed directly from English.
NYC Slang
clunky interfaces; wonky systems
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clunky interfacesunwieldy systemscomplicated interfacesawkward designuser-unfriendly systems
Antonyms / Antônimos
intuitive interfacesuser-friendly systemsstreamlined designseamless interfacessimple interfaces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interfaces trabalhosas
Most common translation in Brazil, used in tech contexts
General Brazilian
interfaces desajeitadas
Alternative, emphasizing awkwardness rather than labor
São Paulo
interfaces complicadas
Tech sector commonly uses this in São Paulo
Portugal
interfaces incómodas
European Portuguese preference for 'incómodas' (inconvenient)

Related Words

user experience (UX)designusabilityuser interface (UI)accessibilitynavigation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a pain to use
hard to navigate
poorly designed
user nightmare
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