slow procedures
[sloʊ prəˈsɛdʒərz]
noun phrase
procedimentos lentos
1. Administrative, legal, or operational processes that take an extended amount of time to complete due to bureaucratic delays, inefficiency, or complex steps
The slow procedures at the government office frustrated many applicants.
Os procedimentos lentos no órgão governamental frustraram muitos candidatos.
2. Deliberate or methodical processes designed to be thorough, careful, and comprehensive rather than rushed
The investigation required slow procedures to ensure accuracy.
A investigação exigiu procedimentos lentos para garantir a precisão.
Both Brazilian and American cultures frequently complain about slow procedures in government and public services. In Brazil, 'procedimentos lentos' is commonly referenced when discussing government inefficiency, while in the USA, phrases like 'red tape' are more idiomatic. The frustration with slow procedures is a universal complaint that reflects broader concerns about administrative efficiency and public service quality.
NYC Slang
moving at a snail's pace; bureaucratic gridlock
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