nounfemininepl: poltronas
armchair
1. A comfortable upholstered chair with armrests and a backrest
She sat in the poltrona reading a book.
Ela sentou na poltrona lendo um livro.
2. In theater or cinema, a seat or chair in the audience
We reserved poltrona seats in the front row of the theater.
Reservamos poltronas na primeira fileira do teatro.
3. A position of comfort or privilege, often obtained through laziness or lack of effort
He achieved success without hard work, living in poltrona.
Ele conquistou sucesso sem trabalho árduo, vivendo na poltrona.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'poltrona' is commonly used in theaters and cinemas when referring to seats. The metaphorical usage ('living in a poltrona') is widespread in casual conversation to describe someone who avoids work or effort. The word reflects cultural values around comfort and the contrast between ease and productivity.
NYC Slang
comfy chair, easy chair, recliner
Related Idioms & Phrases
viver na poltrona (to live comfortably without effort)
poltrona de presidente (position of power or leadership)
sair da poltrona (to get out of comfort zone and take action)
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