material security
[məˈtɪəriəl sɪˈkjʊrɪti]
noun
segurança material
1. The state of having adequate physical resources, possessions, and financial means to meet basic needs and maintain a stable living situation
After years of hard work, she finally achieved material security for her family.
Após anos de trabalho árduo, ela finalmente conquistou segurança material para sua família.
2. In legal and business contexts, tangible assets or collateral pledged as guarantee for a loan or obligation
The bank required material security before approving the mortgage.
O banco exigiu segurança material antes de aprovar a hipoteca.
3. Physical protection or safeguarding of goods, property, or assets
The warehouse has strict material security measures in place.
O armazém possui medidas rigorosas de segurança material em vigor.
In Brazil, 'segurança material' is a culturally significant concept reflecting the importance of economic stability in a developing economy. It encompasses both the Western ideal of financial comfort and the practical necessity of having secure resources for daily survival. The term is frequently used in social policy discussions and personal finance contexts to describe the aspiration toward economic independence and family welfare.
NYC Slang
having your bread secured / being set financially
Related Idioms & Phrases
achieve material security
provide material security
material security blanket
sense of material security
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