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lasting sorrow

[ˈlɑːstɪŋ ˈsɒroʊ]
noun phrasefemininepl: lasting sorrows / lutos duradouros
luto duradouro
1. A deep and enduring grief or sadness that persists over an extended period of time
The family carried a lasting sorrow after losing their beloved patriarch.
A família carregava um luto duradouro após perder seu patriarca querido.
2. Chronic emotional pain or melancholy that does not fade with time
His lasting sorrow was evident in his withdrawn demeanor.
Seu sofrimento duradouro era evidente em seu comportamento retraído.
Synonyms
enduring griefpersistent sadnessprolonged mourningchronic melancholydeep sorrowpesar duradourotristeza permanentedor prolongada
Antonyms
fleeting sorrowtemporary sadnessjoyhappinesstristeza passageiraalegriafelicidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luto duradouro / tristeza duradoura
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sofrimento que não passa
More colloquial, emphasizes the persistence
São Paulo
tristeza que fica / pesar que permanece
Standard usage with emphasis on permanence
Portugal
dor duradoura / sofrimento prolongado
Formal usage more common in written Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry a heavy heart
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
a wound that won't heal
time does not heal all wounds
carregar uma mágoa
ferida que não cicatriza
luto eterno
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