indulges

[/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/]
verb
indulge, gratifica, satisfaz
1. Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something
She indulges in chocolate every Sunday.
Ela se gratifica com chocolate todo domingo.
2. To give someone what they want, even if it is not good for them
Parents often indulge their children with too many toys.
Os pais frequentemente satisfazem seus filhos com muitos brinquedos.
3. To take pleasure in a particular activity or interest
He indulges in photography as a hobby.
Ele se dedica à fotografia como hobby.
4. To treat someone with special consideration or leniency
The teacher indulges her best students with extra privileges.
A professora favorece seus melhores alunos com privilégios extras.
In American culture, 'indulging' is often associated with treating oneself as a reward or form of self-care. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'indulgar' or 'se gratificar' carries similar connotations of allowing oneself pleasure. The term is frequently used in consumer culture and wellness contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
treats oneself, splurges
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gratifiessatisfiespamperstreatsfavorsallowspermits
Antonyms / Antônimos
deniesrefusesdeprivesresistsrestrains

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
se indulge, se gratifica, satisfaz
Most common usage in everyday Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
curte, aprecia, se trata
More colloquial and informal usage
São Paulo
se permite, desfruta
Slightly more formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
se indulge, consente, mima
European Portuguese uses 'mimar' more frequently for pampering

Related Words

indulgentindulgenceindulgedself-indulgencegratification

Related Idioms & Phrases

indulge oneself
indulge in a luxury
indulge someone's whims
indulge in excess
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