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avareza

[ah-vah-REH-zah]
nounfemininepl: avareza or avarrezas
greed, avarice, stinginess
1. An excessive desire to accumulate wealth or possessions; miserliness
His avareza prevented him from sharing his fortune with his family.
A avareza dele impediu que compartilhasse sua fortuna com a família.
2. A character trait marked by unwillingness to spend money or give generously
The merchant was known for his avareza and refusal to lower prices.
O comerciante era conhecido pela sua avareza e recusa em baixar os preços.
Synonyms
ganânciamesquinhezcupidezsordidezmiserabilidadeavidez
Antonyms
generosidadelarguezamunificênciadesinteressealtruísmo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avareza
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
avareza
Standard term; also used as 'ganância' colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

cobiça e avareza
morrer de avareza
avareza mata o homem
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