cushy existence

[ˈkʊʃi ɪɡˈzɪstəns]
noun phrasepl: cushy existences
vida confortável
1. A comfortable, easy, and carefree way of living with minimal hardship or effort required
After winning the lottery, he lived a cushy existence without financial worries.
Depois de ganhar na loteria, ele viveu uma vida confortável sem preocupações financeiras.
2. A privileged lifestyle characterized by comfort, leisure, and lack of struggle
The rich heir enjoyed a cushy existence far removed from ordinary people's struggles.
O herdeiro rico desfrutava de uma existência confortável longe das dificuldades das pessoas comuns.
The term 'cushy' reflects Anglo-American attitudes about comfort and privilege. In Brazilian culture, similar concepts are expressed through 'vida mole' (soft life) or 'vida tranquila' (tranquil life), often carrying connotations of enviable leisure. The phrase is commonly used to describe someone who has achieved a comfortable lifestyle without much struggle, which may be viewed with admiration or subtle envy depending on context.
NYC Slang
gravy train
Synonyms / Sinônimos
easy lifecomfortable lifesoft lifeprivileged existencebed of roses
Antonyms / Antônimos
hard lifedifficult existencestrugglehardshipadversity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida confortável
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vida mole
Colloquial expression common in Rio slang
São Paulo
vida tranquila
Emphasis on tranquility and peace of mind
Portugal
vida fácil
Direct translation, commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

cushy jobeasy streetlife of luxurycomfortable living

Related Idioms & Phrases

living high on the hog
easy street
bed of roses
life of Riley
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