tedious job
[ˈtiːdiəs dʒɑːb]
noun phrasepl: tedious jobs
trabalho tedioso
1. A task or work that is slow, repetitive, and boring; work that requires a lot of time and effort but lacks interest or excitement
Data entry is a tedious job that requires attention to detail.
A digitação de dados é um trabalho tedioso que requer atenção aos detalhes.
2. Employment or labor that is monotonous and causes fatigue or frustration due to its dull nature
Cleaning the house is a tedious job, but it must be done.
Limpar a casa é um trabalho tedioso, mas precisa ser feito.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'tedious job' reflects the universal workplace experience. In Brazil, discussing 'trabalhos tediosos' is common in office culture, while Americans often use euphemisms like 'not my passion project.' The phrase reflects the value placed on meaningful work in contemporary culture.
NYC Slang
grind job, soul-crushing gig, mind-numbing work
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