easy living
[/ˈiːzi ˈlɪvɪŋ/]
noun
vida fácil
1. A lifestyle characterized by comfort, minimal effort, and few financial worries; living without stress or hardship
After winning the lottery, he enjoyed years of easy living without having to work.
Depois de ganhar na loteria, ele desfrutou de anos de vida fácil sem precisar trabalhar.
2. A state of comfortable circumstances with minimal responsibilities or challenges
She inherited wealth and settled into a life of easy living.
Ela herdou riqueza e se estabeleceu em uma vida de conforto e facilidades.
3. A period or lifestyle focused on pleasure and enjoyment rather than productivity
The retired couple looked forward to easy living by the beach.
O casal aposentado anseiava por uma vida tranquila à beira-mar.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'easy living' often carries ambiguous connotations—it can be aspirational (representing financial security and freedom from hardship) or pejorative (suggesting laziness or lack of purpose). In Brazil, the phrase 'vida fácil' frequently appears in popular music and cultural discussions about aspiration and social mobility. In the USA, it reflects the cultural ideal of achieving comfort through success, though it can also critique materialism.
NYC Slang
living the life / cushy life / living large
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