sustained happiness

[səˈsteɪnd ˈhæpinəs]

noun

felicidade sustentada

1. A prolonged state of contentment and well-being that is maintained over an extended period of time, rather than fleeting or temporary joy

Sustained happiness comes from meaningful relationships and personal fulfillment.

A felicidade sustentada vem de relacionamentos significativos e realização pessoal.

2. Long-term psychological well-being characterized by resilience and stability in one's emotional state

Research shows that sustained happiness is linked to regular exercise and gratitude practices.

Pesquisas mostram que a felicidade sustentada está ligada ao exercício regular e práticas de gratidão.

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General Brazilian

felicidade sustentada

Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

felicidade sustentada

Common in urban and academic contexts

Rio de Janeiro

felicidade constante

Alternative colloquial variant

Portugal

felicidade duradoura

Preferred term in European Portuguese; duradoura is more commonly used than sustentada

the pursuit of happiness

money cannot buy happiness

true happiness lies within

a vida inteira de felicidade

a chave para a felicidade

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