modest lifestyle
[ˈmɑːdɪst ˈlaɪfstaɪl]
noun phrasepl: modest lifestyles
estilo de vida modesto
1. A way of living characterized by simplicity, frugality, and avoiding excessive luxury or extravagance
Despite earning a high salary, he maintained a modest lifestyle, driving an old car and living in a small apartment.
Apesar de ganhar um salário alto, ele mantinha um estilo de vida modesto, dirigindo um carro antigo e vivendo em um apartamento pequeno.
2. A personal choice or circumstance of living within one's means without ostentatious displays of wealth
Her modest lifestyle reflected her values of simplicity and sustainability.
Seu estilo de vida modesto refletia seus valores de simplicidade e sustentabilidade.
3. A humble or unpretentious manner of living, often associated with financial restraint
The professor led a modest lifestyle on a university salary.
O professor levava um estilo de vida modesto com seu salário universitário.
In Brazilian culture, a modest lifestyle is often viewed positively as reflecting humility and smart financial management, particularly among middle-class families. In the United States, especially in NYC, modest lifestyles are increasingly celebrated in the context of minimalism and environmental consciousness, though wealth display remains culturally significant in certain circles.
NYC Slang
living on the low-down; keeping it humble; staying real
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