vício intenso

[ˈvi.sju ĩ.ˈtẽ.su]

nounmasculinepl: vícios intensos

intense addiction

1. A strong psychological or physical dependence on a substance, activity, or behavior that is difficult to control or stop

His intense addiction to gambling ruined his finances.

Seu vício intenso em jogos de azar arruinou suas finanças.

2. A severe habit or compulsion that significantly impacts one's daily life and well-being

She struggled with an intense addiction to social media.

Ela lutava com um vício intenso em redes sociais.

NYC Slang

heavy habit / serious jones / hard-core addiction

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General Brazilian

vício intenso

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

vício intenso / dependência pesada

Both terms used interchangeably

Portugal

vício intenso / dependência grave

Dependência grave also commonly used

estar preso a um vício intenso (to be trapped in an intense addiction)

lutar contra um vício intenso (to struggle with an intense addiction)

cair em um vício intenso (to fall into an intense addiction)

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