increase happiness

[ɪnˈkris ˈhæpinəs]
verb phrase
aumentar a felicidade
1. to make someone or oneself feel more happy or content; to enhance one's state of well-being
Regular exercise can increase happiness and reduce stress.
O exercício regular pode aumentar a felicidade e reduzir o estresse.
2. to raise the level or degree of joy and satisfaction in a situation or environment
Spending time with loved ones will increase happiness in your life.
Passar tempo com pessoas queridas aumentará a felicidade em sua vida.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'increase happiness' reflects modern wellness culture and self-help philosophy. Brazilians often emphasize social connection and relationships as key to happiness, while American usage tends to include individual achievement and personal development. The concept is widely discussed in mental health and life coaching discourse across both cultures.
NYC Slang
boost your vibes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
boost happinessenhance well-beingimprove moodelevate joypromote contentment
Antonyms / Antônimos
decrease happinessdiminish joyreduce well-beinglower spiritsdiminish contentment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar a felicidade
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar a alegria
Often uses 'alegria' (joy) as a more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
aumentar a felicidade
Formal and business contexts prefer this standard form
Portugal
aumentar a felicidade
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'felicidade' is slightly more formal than colloquial usage

Related Words

well-beingcontentmentjoysatisfactionmental healthquality of life

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a smile on someone's face
lift someone's spirits
bring joy to someone's heart
spread happiness
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