unmarried state
[/ʌnˈmærɪd steɪt/]
noun
estado de solteiro/solteira
1. The condition or status of being single and not married
She chose to remain in an unmarried state throughout her life.
Ela optou por permanecer no estado de solteira durante toda a sua vida.
2. The legal and social status of a person who has never been married or whose marriage has been dissolved
His unmarried state changed when he decided to propose to his long-time girlfriend.
Seu estado de solteiro mudou quando ele decidiu pedir sua namorada em casamento.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the unmarried state has become increasingly common and socially acceptable. In Brazil, the term 'estado de solteiro/solteira' is used officially in legal and administrative documents (civil status). The concept carries less stigma today than historically, particularly for women. In American culture, being unmarried is often associated with independence and personal freedom, while in some traditional Brazilian communities it may still carry some social expectations regarding finding a spouse.
NYC Slang
being single; living the single life
Related Idioms & Phrases
remain in an unmarried state
enter into an unmarried state
the joys of the unmarried state
life in the unmarried state
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