tedious performance
[/ˈtiːdiəs pərˈfɔːrməns/]
noun phrasefemininepl: tedious performances / apresentações tediosas
apresentação tediosa
1. A prolonged, monotonous, or dull exhibition, show, or display that lacks excitement or engagement and causes weariness or boredom
The actor's tedious performance put half the audience to sleep.
A apresentação tediosa do ator fez metade da plateia adormecer.
2. Any task, activity, or presentation characterized by slow pace, repetition, or lack of interest
The conference was a tedious performance of speeches that seemed to never end.
A conferência foi uma apresentação tediosa de discursos que parecia não ter fim.
In Brazilian culture, especially in entertainment and theater contexts, a 'apresentação tediosa' is heavily criticized as it violates the cultural value placed on vibrant, engaging performances. Americans and New Yorkers typically use 'snoozer' or 'drag' in casual speech, while more formal contexts employ 'tedious performance.' Portuguese speakers tend to soften the criticism with terms like 'maçadora' (annoying/tedious) rather than 'tediosa.'
NYC Slang
a real snoozer / a total drag
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