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brief delight
[/briːf dɪˈlaɪt/]
noun phrase
pl: brief delights
breve alegria
1.
A moment of happiness or pleasure that is short-lived or fleeting
The ice cream was a brief delight before returning to work.
O sorvete foi uma breve alegria antes de voltar ao trabalho.
2.
A temporary source of joy or enjoyment
Winning the lottery was a brief delight that didn't last long.
Ganhar na loteria foi uma breve alegria que não durou muito.
Synonyms
fleeting joy
momentary pleasure
transient happiness
ephemeral delight
breve prazer
efêmera alegria
Antonyms
lasting joy
eternal happiness
permanent pleasure
alegria duradoura
felicidade eterna
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
breve alegria
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
breve prazer
Alternative phrasing more common in São Paulo
Portugal
breve deleite
More formal or literary usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
a moment in the sun
a flash of joy
um relâmpago de alegria
um instante de felicidade
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