lasting gratification

[ˈlæstɪŋ ɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]

noun phrasefemininepl: lasting gratifications / gratificações duradouras

gratificação duradoura

1. A sense of satisfaction or pleasure that persists over an extended period of time; fulfillment that endures rather than fades quickly

Reading a good book provides lasting gratification that scrolling through social media cannot match.

Ler um bom livro proporciona uma gratificação duradoura que navegar pelas redes sociais não consegue igualar.

2. Long-term satisfaction derived from meaningful activities or accomplishments, as opposed to temporary pleasures

Completing a challenging project at work offers lasting gratification beyond immediate rewards.

Completar um projeto desafiador no trabalho oferece uma gratificação duradoura além das recompensas imediatas.

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General Brazilian Portuguese

gratificação duradoura

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

satisfação prolongada

Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred in business contexts

Rio de Janeiro

gratificação que dura

More colloquial expression

Portugal

gratificação persistente

More formal register; 'persistente' commonly used in European Portuguese

delay of gratification

instant gratification vs. delayed gratification

greater good over immediate pleasure

adiar a gratificação

investir em satisfação de longo prazo

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