laborious approaches

[/ləˈbɔːriəs əˈproʊtʃɪz/]
noun phrasepl: laborious approaches
abordagens laboriosas
1. methods or strategies that require considerable effort, time, and hard work; tedious or painstaking ways of dealing with something
The company abandoned laborious approaches to data entry in favor of automated systems.
A empresa abandonou as abordagens laboriosas para entrada de dados em favor de sistemas automatizados.
2. difficult, complicated, or time-consuming procedures or techniques
Traditional laborious approaches to research are being replaced by digital methods.
As abordagens laboriosas tradicionais à pesquisa estão sendo substituídas por métodos digitais.
This phrase is commonly used in business and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA to critique outdated or inefficient methods. In Brazilian corporate culture, there's often an emphasis on modernization and eliminating laborious approaches through technology and innovation.
NYC Slang
the long way around; doing things the hard way
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tedious methodspainstaking procedurestime-consuming techniquesarduous strategiesdifficult approaches
Antonyms / Antônimos
efficient methodsstreamlined approachessimple procedureseasy techniquesquick solutions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagens laboriosas
standard usage in formal and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abordagens trabalhosas
alternative colloquial form emphasizing hard work
São Paulo
abordagens penosas
formal variant emphasizing difficulty and burden
Portugal
abordagens laboriosas
same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and academic use

Related Words

laboriousapproachmethodologyprocedurestrategytechnique

Related Idioms & Phrases

reinventing the wheel
the hard way
going the long route
taking the scenic route
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