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vida consumista

[VEE-duh kohn-soo-MEES-tuh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas consumistas
consumerist lifestyle
1. A way of life centered on the acquisition and consumption of material goods and services, often characterized by excessive spending and the pursuit of possessions as a means of happiness or social status
The documentary critiques modern vida consumista and its environmental impact.
O documentário critica a vida consumista moderna e seu impacto ambiental.
2. A lifestyle driven by consumer culture and the belief that personal worth and identity are defined by material possessions
She rejected vida consumista in favor of minimalism and sustainable living.
Ela rejeitou a vida consumista em favor do minimalismo e da vida sustentável.
NYC Slang
rat race; keeping up with the Joneses
Synonyms
consumismocultura de consumolifestyle materialistavida materialista
Antonyms
vida minimalistavida sustentávelvida simplesvida frugal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida consumista
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
vida consumista
Also used, sometimes with emphasis on 'sociedade de consumo' (consumer society)

Related Idioms & Phrases

cair na armadilha do consumismo
vício em compras
cultura da obsolescência planejada
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