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tédio
[ˈtɛ.diu]
noun
masculine
pl: tédios
boredom
1.
The state of feeling weary and impatient because something is dull or tedious; lack of interest or enthusiasm
The long lecture filled me with tedium.
A longa palestra me encheu de tédio.
2.
A feeling of dissatisfaction and lack of enthusiasm caused by routine or monotony
He struggled with the tédio of his daily commute.
Ele lutava contra o tédio de seu trajeto diário.
NYC Slang
boredom / the doldrums
Synonyms
aborrecimento
hastio
monotonia
cansaço
desgosto
enfado
Antonyms
interesse
entusiasmo
diversão
alegria
empolgação
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tédio
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
tédio
Standard usage; also commonly used
General Brazilian
aborrecimento
Alternative, more informal synonym
Related Idioms & Phrases
morrer de tédio (to die of boredom)
que tédio! (how boring!)
sofrer de tédio (to suffer from boredom)
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