sobreutilizado, excessivamente usado, gasto
1. used too much or too often, to the point of losing effectiveness or freshness
That phrase has become overused in marketing.
Essa frase se tornou sobreutilizada em marketing.
2. worn out or depleted from excessive use
The equipment became overused and needed replacement.
O equipamento ficou sobreutilizado e precisava ser substituído.
3. exploited excessively without proper rest or recovery
The overused muscles needed time to heal.
Os músculos sobreutilizados precisavam de tempo para se recuperar.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'overused' is frequently applied to clichéd phrases, marketing terminology, and social media language. Brazilians often use 'sobreutilizado' in formal/technical writing while colloquial speech may favor descriptive alternatives. In NYC culture, 'overused' is often replaced with slang like 'played out' or 'beat to death' in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
beat to death, played out, worn thin
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