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aconchego

[a-kon-ˈʃe-ɡu]
nounmasculinepl: aconchegos
coziness, comfort, snugness
1. A state of physical comfort, warmth, and coziness; the feeling of being comfortable and sheltered
The aconchego of the fireplace made the winter evening pleasant.
O aconchego da lareira tornou a noite de inverno agradável.
2. A sense of emotional warmth, intimacy, and well-being in a relationship or environment
She felt the aconchego of her family's embrace.
Ela sentiu o aconchego do abraço de sua família.
3. Comfort and refuge; a cozy shelter or haven
The small cottage offered aconchego from the harsh weather outside.
A pequena cabana oferecia aconchego contra o clima rigoroso lá fora.
NYC Slang
coziness; the warm fuzzies
Synonyms
confortoabrigoaquecimentointimidadeafeto
Antonyms
desconfortofriezadesamparo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aconchego
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aconchego
Common in everyday speech
São Paulo
aconchego
Widely used
Portugal
aconchego
Less common; 'conforto' is preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

buscar aconchego (to seek comfort)
proporcionar aconchego (to provide comfort)
sentir aconchego (to feel cozy/comfortable)
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