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pampered

[/ˈpæmpərd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
mimado/mimada
1. (adjective) Treated with excessive indulgence and comfort; given special attention and luxurious care
The pampered guests enjoyed spa treatments and fine dining.
Os hóspedes mimados desfrutaram de tratamentos de spa e gastronomia requintada.
2. (verb) Past tense of pamper: to treat someone with excessive indulgence
She pampered herself with a relaxing weekend at the resort.
Ela se mimou com um fim de semana relaxante na resort.
3. (adjective) Overindulged, especially regarding a child or pet
The pampered dog had its own personal groomer.
O cão mimado tinha seu próprio tosador pessoal.
NYC Slang
bougie (when referring to someone who is spoiled and enjoys luxury)
Synonyms
indulgedspoiledcoddledmollycoddledcossetted
Antonyms
neglecteddeprivedunderprivilegedaustere

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mimado/mimada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mimado/mimado
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
mimado/mimada
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
mimiço/mimiça or regalado/regalada
Regalado/regalada is more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pampered child - criança mimada (spoiled child)
pamper oneself - se mimar/se tratar bem (to treat oneself well)
pampered lifestyle - estilo de vida mimado (luxurious, indulgent lifestyle)
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