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deferred pleasure

[dɪˈfɜːrd ˈplɛʒər]
nounpl: deferred pleasures
prazer adiado
1. The act of postponing or delaying gratification, enjoyment, or satisfaction to a later time
She practiced deferred pleasure by saving her dessert for the end of the meal.
Ela praticava prazer adiado ao guardar sua sobremesa para o final da refeição.
2. A psychological or behavioral concept where immediate desires are sacrificed for greater future benefits
Deferred pleasure is key to financial success and personal development.
O prazer adiado é fundamental para o sucesso financeiro e desenvolvimento pessoal.
Synonyms
delayed gratificationpostponed enjoymentdeferred gratificationself-restraint
Antonyms
immediate gratificationinstant pleasureimpulsive satisfaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prazer adiado
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
prazer diferido
More formal alternative used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

save the best for last
delayed gratification
patience is a virtue
no pain, no gain
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