time-consuming procedure
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noun phrasepl: time-consuming procedures
procedimento demorado
1. A process or set of steps that requires a significant amount of time to complete
Filing taxes can be a time-consuming procedure that takes many hours.
Fazer a declaração de impostos é um procedimento demorado que leva muitas horas.
2. An administrative or technical process characterized by lengthy duration and multiple steps
The visa application is a time-consuming procedure involving numerous documents.
O pedido de visto é um procedimento demorado que envolve numerosos documentos.
In Brazil, 'procedimento demorado' is frequently encountered in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing government services, banking, and legal processes. The phrase reflects the common frustration with bureaucratic delays, a cultural characteristic often referenced humorously. In the USA, the concept often relates to corporate processes, immigration procedures, and healthcare administration. Both cultures acknowledge that certain procedures, while necessary, are inherently time-intensive.
NYC Slang
a pain in the ass bureaucratic nightmare
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