tedious task
[ˈtiːdiəs tɑːsk]
noun phrasepl: tedious tasks
tarefa tediosa
1. A job or work that is long, boring, and requires patience and attention to detail
Data entry is a tedious task that requires careful attention.
Entrada de dados é uma tarefa tediosa que requer atenção cuidadosa.
2. Work that is repetitive and lacks interest or excitement
Cleaning the entire house is a tedious task that takes hours.
Limpar a casa toda é uma tarefa tediosa que leva horas.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'tedious task' is commonly used in workplace and academic contexts to describe unavoidable but unpleasant work. Brazilians may use the more casual 'tarefa chata' in informal settings, while formal contexts prefer 'tarefa tediosa'. The concept of administrative burden and tedious bureaucratic tasks is particularly relatable across both cultures.
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