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frugal life

[ˈfruːɡəl laɪf]
noun phrasepl: frugal lives
vida frugal
1. A lifestyle characterized by careful spending, minimal consumption, and avoiding unnecessary expenses while meeting basic needs
She decided to embrace a frugal life after losing her job.
Ela decidiu abraçar uma vida frugal depois de perder seu emprego.
2. A way of living that emphasizes thriftiness, simplicity, and resourcefulness
Living a frugal life doesn't mean being unhappy; it means being intentional with your spending.
Viver uma vida frugal não significa ser infeliz; significa ser intencional com seus gastos.
NYC Slang
keeping it tight / living lean
Synonyms
simple lifemodest lifestylethrifty livingeconomical existenceaustere life
Antonyms
lavish lifeextravagant lifestyleluxurious lifespendthrift lifeprofligate life

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida frugal
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vida frugal / vida simples
vida simples is commonly used as alternative
São Paulo
vida frugal / vida de economia
vida de economia emphasizes economical aspects
Portugal
vida frugal / vida austera
Both terms are used; austera may be slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt
watch one's pennies
make ends meet
live within one's means
apertar o cinto (Portuguese equivalent)
viver de forma modesta
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