abiding joy

[əˈbaɪdɪŋ dʒɔɪ]
noun phrasepl: abiding joys
alegria duradoura
1. a deep, lasting and enduring sense of happiness or contentment that persists over time
The birth of their daughter brought them abiding joy that never faded.
O nascimento da filha lhes trouxe uma alegria duradoura que nunca desapareceu.
2. a permanent or continuous source of delight or satisfaction
Music has been an abiding joy throughout her entire life.
A música foi uma alegria duradoura em toda a sua vida.
This phrase is commonly used in formal, literary, or religious contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It emphasizes spiritual or emotional fulfillment rather than superficial pleasure, making it popular in literature, poetry, and philosophical discussions about meaningful happiness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lasting happinessenduring joypermanent contentmentdeep satisfactionconstant delight
Antonyms / Antônimos
fleeting pleasuretemporary happinessmomentary joypassing delight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alegria duradoura
most common and formal translation
Rio de Janeiro
alegria que fica
colloquial variation emphasizing permanence
São Paulo
felicidade duradoura
alternative using 'felicidade' instead of 'alegria'
Portugal
alegria duradoura
same as Brazilian, though less commonly used in everyday speech

Related Words

abidingjoyhappinesscontentmentsatisfactiondelight

Related Idioms & Phrases

a source of joy
to bring joy to someone's heart
lasting happiness
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