taxing reading
[ˈtæk.sɪŋ ˈriː.dɪŋ]
noun phrase
leitura cansativa/exigente
1. Written material that is difficult to understand, mentally demanding, or requires significant concentration and effort to comprehend
The academic paper on quantum physics was taxing reading for most students.
O artigo acadêmico sobre física quântica foi uma leitura cansativa para a maioria dos alunos.
2. Content that is emotionally draining or challenging to process due to its subject matter
The memoir about his traumatic experiences was taxing reading that left me emotionally exhausted.
As memórias sobre suas experiências traumáticas foram uma leitura cansativa que me deixou emocionalmente esgotado.
This phrase is commonly used in academic and literary contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In English-speaking cultures, it often refers to dense theoretical works or challenging literature. In Brazil, the concept is equally recognized, particularly in educational settings where students distinguish between 'leitura leve' (light reading) and 'leitura exigente' (taxing reading). The phrase reflects the cultural value placed on intellectual rigor and the acknowledgment that not all written material requires equal mental effort.
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