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vida cinzenta

[ˈvi.ðɐ sĩˈzẽ.tɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas cinzentas
gray life; dull life; humdrum existence
1. A monotonous, dull, or unremarkable life lacking excitement, passion, or color; an existence characterized by routine and lack of vitality
He grew tired of his gray life and decided to travel the world.
Ele cansou de sua vida cinzenta e decidiu viajar pelo mundo.
2. A life without emotional richness, joy, or meaningful experiences
She didn't want to accept a vida cinzenta like her parents had lived.
Ela não queria aceitar uma vida cinzenta como seus pais tinham vivido.
NYC Slang
boring/mundane life; rat race existence
Synonyms
vida monótonavida rotineiravida sem graçavida medíocrevida chataexistência cinzenta
Antonyms
vida coloridavida vibrantevida plenavida apaixonantevida emocionante

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida cinzenta
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
vida cinzenta
Commonly used in urban context
Portugal
vida cinzenta
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sair da vida cinzenta
escapar da vida cinzenta
viver uma vida cinzenta
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