bachelorhood
[/ˈbætʃələrhʊd/]
nounpl: bachelorhoods
solteirice
1. The state or condition of being an unmarried man
He enjoyed his bachelorhood before settling down with his wife.
Ele desfrutou sua solteirice antes de se estabelecer com sua esposa.
2. The period of time during which a man is unmarried
During his bachelorhood, he traveled extensively across Europe.
Durante sua solteirice, ele viajou extensivamente pela Europa.
3. The lifestyle or way of living as an unmarried man
Bachelorhood allowed him the freedom to pursue his career ambitions.
A solteirice permitiu a ele a liberdade de perseguir suas ambições de carreira.
In Brazilian culture, bachelorhood ('solteirice') is often viewed with ambivalence—while valued for personal freedom, there's also social pressure for men to eventually marry. The concept is frequently referenced in popular culture, music, and media. In the USA, bachelorhood is generally celebrated as a lifestyle choice, with the 'bachelor lifestyle' being glorified in entertainment and advertising, though attitudes are changing with more acceptance of permanent single status.
NYC Slang
bachelor life; living the bachelor life
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