monotonous task

[/məˈnɑːtənəs tæsk/]
noun phrasepl: monotonous tasks
tarefa monótona
1. A repetitive job or activity that lacks variety and becomes tedious or boring to perform
Data entry is a monotonous task that requires patience and attention to detail.
A entrada de dados é uma tarefa monótona que requer paciência e atenção aos detalhes.
2. Work characterized by uniform, unchanging activity that dulls the mind and senses
Assembly line workers often complain about monotonous tasks.
Os trabalhadores de linhas de montagem frequentemente reclamam de tarefas monótonas.
In Brazilian workplace culture, monotonous tasks are often discussed in relation to job satisfaction and worker welfare. The phrase reflects broader concerns about automation and job fulfillment. In American corporate contexts, 'monotonous tasks' are frequently associated with outsourcing discussions and the value of creativity in modern work environments.
NYC Slang
grind work, dead-end work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repetitive tasktedious workboring jobdull assignmentroutine work
Antonyms / Antônimos
engaging taskstimulating workexciting projectchallenging assignmentvaried work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa monótona
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tramela monótona
Informal variation using 'tramela' for task
São Paulo
tarefa entediante
Often uses 'entediante' (tedious) as alternative descriptor
Portugal
tarefa monótona/maçadora
'Maçadora' is frequently used in European Portuguese for tedious or annoying tasks

Related Words

monotonyrepetitivetediousboringroutinemundanedrudgery

Related Idioms & Phrases

day in, day out
same old, same old
grind away
go through the motions
nose to the grindstone
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