vida avarenta
[VEE-dah ah-vah-REN-tah]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas avarenta
stingy life, miserly lifestyle, cheap lifestyle
1. A lifestyle characterized by extreme frugality, reluctance to spend money, and obsessive accumulation of wealth
He lives a stingy life, refusing to spend money even on basic necessities.
Ele leva uma vida avarenta, recusando gastar dinheiro nem mesmo nas necessidades básicas.
2. The practice of living in a miserly manner, denying oneself and others reasonable comforts to hoard money
Her vida avarenta meant she saved thousands but had no friends and lived unhappily.
Sua vida avarenta significava que ela economizava milhares, mas não tinha amigos e vivia infeliz.
In Brazilian culture, 'vida avarenta' is often used critically to describe someone who prioritizes accumulation of wealth over quality of life, relationships, and personal happiness. It carries negative connotations suggesting not just frugality, but an unhealthy obsession with money. The phrase reflects cultural values that generally prioritize social connections and experiences over pure material accumulation.
NYC Slang
cheap living, penny-pinching lifestyle, scrooge mentality
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