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vida de consumo

[VEE-dah duh kohn-SOO-muh]
nounfemininepl: vidas de consumo
consumer lifestyle; consumerist life
1. A lifestyle centered around the acquisition and consumption of material goods and services, often characterized by frequent purchasing and brand consciousness
Modern society often promotes a consumer lifestyle that emphasizes material possessions.
A sociedade moderna frequentemente promove uma vida de consumo que enfatiza posses materiais.
2. A pattern of living that prioritizes consumption over other values such as sustainability, experiences, or community
She rejected the consumer lifestyle in favor of a minimalist approach.
Ela rejeitou a vida de consumo em favor de uma abordagem minimalista.
NYC Slang
consumer culture; keeping up with the Joneses
Synonyms
vida consumistaestilo de vida consumistasociedade de consumo
Antonyms
vida ascéticaminimalismovida sustentávelvida simples

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida de consumo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
vida de consumo
Standard usage; may also hear 'sociedade de consumo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sociedade de consumo
cultura de consumo
consumismo
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