tedious

[/ˈtiːdiəs/]
adjective
tedioso
1. too long, slow, or dull; causing someone to feel tired or bored
The meeting was tedious and lasted for hours.
A reunião foi tediosa e durou horas.
2. requiring or involving much detailed and careful work that is often repetitive
Proofreading is a tedious task that requires attention to detail.
Revisar é uma tarefa tediosa que exige atenção aos detalhes.
3. characterized by weariness or fatigue
After a tedious day at work, she wanted nothing but to rest.
Depois de um dia tedioso no trabalho, ela só queria descansar.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tedioso' is the formal/standard translation, while 'chato' is more colloquial and widely used in casual speech. Americans often use 'tedious' in professional contexts (tedious paperwork, tedious meetings), whereas in Brazil the adjective 'chato' might be preferred in everyday conversation for a more relatable tone.
NYC Slang
a drag; a pain; boring as hell
Synonyms / Sinônimos
boringmonotonousdulltiresomewearisomelaborious
Antonyms / Antônimos
excitinginterestingengagingentertainingstimulating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tedioso
most common and widely understood throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chato
colloquial alternative, more informal usage
São Paulo
monótono
alternative emphasizing monotony aspect
Portugal
tedioso
identical to Brazilian Portuguese, formal register

Related Words

tediumtediousnesstediablyboredommonotonyfatigue

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be bored to death
to be bored stiff
a tedious affair
tedious as watching paint dry
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