← Back to Fala2Me
momentary joy
[moʊˈmɛntɛri dʒɔɪ]
noun phrase
pl: momentary joys / alegrias momentâneas
alegria momentânea
1.
a brief or fleeting feeling of happiness or pleasure that lasts only a short time
The momentary joy of winning the lottery was quickly replaced by stress.
A alegria momentânea de ganhar na loteria foi rapidamente substituída pelo estresse.
2.
a temporary state of delight or contentment
Children experience momentary joy when they open their presents.
As crianças experimentam alegria momentânea quando abrem seus presentes.
NYC Slang
quick hit of happiness
Synonyms
fleeting happiness
brief delight
transient pleasure
passing joy
instant happiness
Antonyms
lasting sadness
permanent grief
enduring sorrow
sustained unhappiness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
alegria momentânea
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alegria de momento
Common colloquial variant
São Paulo
felicidade passageira
Alternative formal expression
Portugal
alegria fugaz
Preferred literary and formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a moment in the sun
a flash of joy
joy in a moment
fleeting bliss
passing fancy
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →