source of gratification

[/sɔːrs əv ɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: sources of gratification
fonte de satisfação
1. something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or fulfillment
Reading books has always been a source of gratification for her.
Ler livros sempre foi uma fonte de satisfação para ela.
2. an activity, person, or thing that brings joy or contentment
Helping others is a major source of gratification in his life.
Ajudar os outros é uma grande fonte de satisfação em sua vida.
3. something that fulfills a desire or need
Completing the project was a source of gratification after months of hard work.
Completar o projeto foi uma fonte de satisfação após meses de trabalho duro.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to discuss personal fulfillment, career satisfaction, or hobbies. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about work-life balance (equilíbrio entre vida pessoal e profissional) and personal well-being (bem-estar pessoal).
NYC Slang
something that hits different / something that does it for you
Synonyms / Sinônimos
source of satisfactionsource of pleasuresource of joysource of fulfillmentsource of contentment
Antonyms / Antônimos
source of frustrationsource of disappointmentsource of dissatisfaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fonte de satisfação
most common and widely understood translation
Brazil
motivo de alegria
emphasizes joy aspect
Brazil
fonte de prazer
emphasizes pleasure aspect
Portugal
fonte de satisfação
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

gratificationsatisfactionpleasurefulfillmentcontentmentjoyhappiness

Related Idioms & Phrases

a labor of love
the apple of one's eye
a breath of fresh air
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