← Back to Fala2Me

comfortable existence

[/ˈkʌmfərtəbl ɪɡˈzɪstəns/]
noun phrasepl: comfortable existences
existência confortável
1. A way of living that provides material security, ease, and freedom from financial hardship or worry
After years of hard work, she finally achieved a comfortable existence.
Depois de anos de trabalho árduo, ela finalmente alcançou uma existência confortável.
2. A lifestyle characterized by adequate resources and without significant struggles or deprivation
They enjoy a comfortable existence in their suburban home.
Eles desfrutam de uma existência confortável em sua casa suburbana.
NYC Slang
living large / living comfortably / having it made
Synonyms
comfortable lifeeasy livingdecent livingfinancial securitycomfortable lifestylevida confortávelvida fácil
Antonyms
strugglehardshippovertydeprivationdificuldadepobrezacarência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
existência confortável / vida confortável
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
vida tranquila / situação confortável
Often emphasizes peace of mind alongside comfort
Rio de Janeiro
vida boa / vida confortável
'Vida boa' is colloquially preferred
Portugal
existência confortável / vida acomodada
'Acomodada' may imply settling into comfort

Related Idioms & Phrases

living the life
having a roof over one's head
making ends meet with ease
a bed of roses
viver na boa
levar uma vida tranquila
estar bem de vida
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →