transient happiness

[TRAN-shənt HAP-ee-nes]

noun phrasefemininepl: transient happinesses / instances of transient happiness

felicidade transitória

1. A temporary or fleeting state of joy or contentment that does not last; happiness that is brief and passing in nature

The transient happiness of winning the lottery faded after a few months.

A felicidade transitória de ganhar na loteria desapareceu após alguns meses.

2. Momentary pleasure or satisfaction that is subject to change or impermanence

Social media often provides only transient happiness to users.

As redes sociais frequentemente proporcionam apenas felicidade transitória aos usuários.

NYC Slang

quick high / temporary buzz

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

felicidade transitória

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

felicidade passageira

Common alternative phrasing in São Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

alegria momentânea

Regional variant emphasizing momentary aspect

Portugal

felicidade efémera

Portuguese European spelling preference with 'efémera'

a fleeting moment of bliss

happiness that comes and goes

here today, gone tomorrow

a passing fancy

momento de alegria passageira

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