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quick pleasure

[kwɪk ˈplɛʒər]
noun phrasepl: quick pleasures
prazer rápido
1. A brief moment of enjoyment or satisfaction that is experienced without delay
Eating ice cream on a hot day is a quick pleasure.
Comer sorvete em um dia quente é um prazer rápido.
2. A fleeting or momentary source of happiness or gratification
He found quick pleasure in the simple act of listening to music.
Ele encontrou prazer rápido no simples ato de ouvir música.
3. A superficial or transient form of enjoyment, often contrasted with deeper satisfaction
Social media offers quick pleasures but little lasting fulfillment.
As redes sociais oferecem prazeres rápidos, mas pouca satisfação duradoura.
NYC Slang
quick fix
Synonyms
instant gratificationmomentary joyfleeting satisfactiontransient enjoyment
Antonyms
lasting satisfactiondeep fulfillmentlong-term happinessprofound joy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prazer rápido
Common and widely understood expression
São Paulo
prazer de momento
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the temporary nature
Rio de Janeiro
prazer ligeiro
Regional variation using 'ligeiro' for quick
Portugal
prazer efémero
More formal, using 'efémero' to emphasize transience

Related Idioms & Phrases

a moment in the sun
a fleeting moment
here today, gone tomorrow
eat, drink, and be merry
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