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vida digna

[VEE-duh DIG-nuh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas dignas
dignified life
1. A life characterized by respect, honor, and adequate living conditions; an existence free from degradation where basic human rights and needs are met
Everyone deserves a dignified life with access to healthcare, education, and employment.
Todos merecem uma vida digna com acesso à saúde, educação e emprego.
2. A life lived with personal integrity and self-respect, maintaining one's honor and social standing
He fought to maintain a dignified life despite his economic hardships.
Ele lutou para manter uma vida digna apesar de suas dificuldades econômicas.
Synonyms
vida respeitávelvida honrosavida decente
Antonyms
vida miserávelvida degradantevida humilhante

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida digna
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vida digna
Common in social and political discourse
São Paulo
vida digna
Frequently used in human rights and labor contexts
Portugal
vida digna
Standard usage in Portuguese; also 'vida condigna' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

direito a uma vida digna
viver com dignidade
condições para uma vida digna
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