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.
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