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processo dispendioso

[pɾo'sɛso dis.pẽ'diozu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: processos dispendiosos
expensive process; costly procedure
1. A procedure or series of actions that requires significant financial investment or expenditure
The legal process was a costly and time-consuming endeavor.
O processo legal foi um processo dispendioso e demorado.
2. Any undertaking or method that involves substantial costs or resources
Purchasing a home is often a lengthy and expensive process.
Comprar uma casa é frequentemente um processo dispendioso e longo.
NYC Slang
costly procedure; money pit
Synonyms
processo custosoprocesso onerosoprocesso caroprocedimento dispendiosoprocesso que consome recursos
Antonyms
processo econômicoprocesso baratoprocesso rentávelprocesso eficiente em custo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo dispendioso
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
processo dispendioso
Also used, though 'processo custoso' is equally common

Related Idioms & Phrases

queimar dinheiro em um processo dispendioso
um processo que drena recursos
processo dispendioso e burocrático
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