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rambling narrative

[ˈræmblɪŋ ˈnærətɪv]
nounpl: rambling narratives
narrativa divagante
1. A long, wandering story or account that lacks clear organization, direction, or focus; a disjointed or meandering recounting of events
The old man's rambling narrative about his youth lasted for hours without reaching a clear conclusion.
A narrativa divagante do velho sobre sua juventude durou horas sem chegar a uma conclusão clara.
2. A discourse or written account that follows an indirect path, with frequent digressions and tangential details
The novel's rambling narrative style made it difficult for readers to follow the main plot.
O estilo de narrativa divagante do romance tornou difícil para os leitores acompanhar o enredo principal.
NYC Slang
long-winded story / run-on story
Synonyms
wandering narrativedigressive accountmeandering storydisjointed narrativecircuitous tale
Antonyms
coherent narrativelinear narrativeconcise accountfocused storystreamlined narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa divagante / história sem rumo
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
narrativa confusa / conversa furada
More colloquial urban usage
Rio de Janeiro
papo furado / história sem pé nem cabeça
Informal, street-level Portuguese
Portugal
narrativa divagante / história desconexa
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go off on a tangent
to take the scenic route
to beat around the bush
a story with no clear ending
to meander through a narrative
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