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estilo de vida consumista

[ɛʃˈtilu dʒi ˈvidɐ kõsuˈmistɐ]
noun phrasemasculinepl: estilos de vida consumistas
consumerist lifestyle
1. A way of life characterized by the excessive acquisition and consumption of material goods, often driven by marketing and social status
The consumerist lifestyle promoted by advertising often leads to unnecessary spending.
O estilo de vida consumista promovido pela publicidade frequentemente leva a gastos desnecessários.
2. A pattern of behavior emphasizing material possessions as a means of happiness and social identity
Many young people are rejecting the consumerist lifestyle in favor of minimalism.
Muitos jovens estão rejeitando o estilo de vida consumista em favor do minimalismo.
NYC Slang
material girl/boy lifestyle
Synonyms
vida de consumomodo de vida consumistacultura do consumovida materialista
Antonyms
minimalismovida sustentávelestilo de vida simplesconsumo responsável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estilo de vida consumista
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
estilo de vida consumista
Common in urban centers with emphasis on material consumption
Portugal
estilo de vida consumista
Standard usage in Portugal, often discussed in social criticism

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver para consumir
consumismo desenfreado
cultura da compra
prisão do consumo
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