ephemeral happiness

[ɪˈfɛmərəl ˈhæpinəs]

noun phrasefemininepl: ephemeral happinesses / felicidades efêmeras

felicidade efêmera

1. A fleeting or short-lived state of joy or contentment that does not last long

The ephemeral happiness of winning the lottery soon faded when reality set in.

A felicidade efêmera de ganhar na loteria logo desapareceu quando a realidade chegou.

2. Temporary pleasure or satisfaction that is transient in nature

Social media often provides only ephemeral happiness that leaves people feeling empty.

As redes sociais frequentemente proporcionam apenas felicidade efêmera que deixa as pessoas vazias.

NYC Slang

quick fix happiness / that temporary vibe

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General Brazilian

felicidade efêmera

Most common and widely understood across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

alegria passageira

Common alternative phrasing in colloquial speech

São Paulo

felicidade transitória

More formal usage in business and academic contexts

Portugal

felicidade efémera

European Portuguese spelling with 'é' instead of 'ê'

a fleeting moment of bliss

joy that doesn't last

here today, gone tomorrow

a brief spark of happiness

um lampejo de alegria

felicidade que passa como nuvem

alegria que não demora

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