bucket list

[ˈbʌkɪt lɪst]
nounpl: bucket lists
lista de desejos
1. A list of goals, dreams, or experiences that a person wants to accomplish or experience before they die
Traveling to Japan is on my bucket list.
Viajar para o Japão está na minha lista de desejos.
2. A collection of aspirational activities or achievements someone hopes to complete in their lifetime
Skydiving has been on my bucket list for years.
Pular de paraquedas tem estado na minha lista de desejos há anos.
The term 'bucket list' became popular after the 2007 film of the same name and reflects a modern Western cultural emphasis on personal fulfillment and experiential living. In Brazil, the concept has gained traction among younger generations and urban populations influenced by American media and lifestyle trends. It represents a shift toward valuing experiences over material possessions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wish listto-do listlife goalsaspirationsdreams
Antonyms / Antônimos
completed tasksaccomplished goals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista de desejos
Most common translation; widely used in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
lista de desejos / sonhos para realizar
Uses both 'desejos' and emphasizes 'sonhos para realizar' (dreams to achieve)
São Paulo
lista de desejos
Standard usage; increasingly popular in urban contexts
Portugal
lista de objetivos / coisas a fazer antes de morrer
Portuguese speakers often use longer descriptive phrases; direct translation less common

Related Words

dreamaspirationgoaladventureexperienceachievement

Related Idioms & Phrases

kick the bucket (to die)
before I kick the bucket (before I die)
on my list (something I want to do)
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