What does penoso in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word penoso in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use penoso in Portuguese.

The word penoso in Portuguese means painful; difficult, angustiante, atormentador, penoso, penoso, extenuante, penoso, trabalhoso, penoso, difícil, opressivo, penoso, oneroso, grave, doloroso, penoso, cansativo, árduo, penoso, penoso, difícil, angustiante. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word penoso

painful; difficult

angustiante, atormentador, penoso

adjective (distressing)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Driving through the flood was a harrowing experience.

penoso, extenuante

adjective (arduous, exhausting)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
After a grueling climb to the top of the mountain, the hikers rested.

penoso

adjective (figurative (tough, rigorous) (figurativo)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The punishing exercise class made Mary sore for days.

trabalhoso

noun (informal ([sth] difficult or strenuous) (algo difícil ou esforçado)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The climb was hard going, but the view from the top was magificent.

penoso, difícil

adjective (figurative (difficult) (figurativo, difícil)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
A esposa de Andrew o deixou; foi um período muito difícil em sua vida. Entendo que seja muito penoso para você, mas você irá superar.
Andrew's wife had just left him; it was a very painful period in his life. I understand that this is painful for you, but you will get through it.

opressivo, penoso, oneroso

adjective (figurative (emotionally oppressive)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Caring for my parents as well as my children is a burdensome responsibility.

grave, doloroso, penoso

adjective (causing grief)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The death of their daughter was a grievous blow to Cathy and Wally.

cansativo, árduo, penoso

adjective (long-winded)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

penoso, difícil

adjective (difficult)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Karen's husband could be trying; he had high standards and expected everyone else to adhere to them.

angustiante

adjective (causing distress)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

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