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immediate satisfaction

[/ɪˈmiːdiət sætɪsˈfækʃən/]
noun
satisfação imediata
1. The fulfillment of a desire or need without delay; instant gratification
Children often crave immediate satisfaction of their wants.
As crianças frequentemente desejam a satisfação imediata de seus desejos.
2. Quick pleasure or contentment obtained right away rather than waiting
The culture of immediate satisfaction has grown with social media.
A cultura de satisfação imediata cresceu com as redes sociais.
NYC Slang
instant fix / right now energy
Synonyms
instant gratificationinstant pleasureinstant rewardgratificação instantâneaprazer imediato
Antonyms
delayed gratificationlong-term satisfactiongratificação adiadasatisfação a longo prazo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
satisfação imediata
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
satisfação imediata / gratificação instantânea
Common in business and psychology contexts
Portugal
satisfação imediata
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

want it all and want it now
querer tudo já
the quick fix culture
cultura do atalho rápido
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