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vida frugal

[VEE-duh froo-GAHL]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas frugais
frugal life
1. A lifestyle characterized by spending little money and using resources carefully and economically
She chose a frugal life to save money for her future goals.
Ela escolheu uma vida frugal para economizar dinheiro para seus objetivos futuros.
2. A simple, modest way of living that avoids waste and unnecessary expenses
His frugal life reflected his values of sustainability and minimalism.
Sua vida frugal refletia seus valores de sustentabilidade e minimalismo.
Synonyms
vida simplesvida modestavida econômicavida austera
Antonyms
vida luxuosavida extravagantevida suntuosavida de desperdício

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida frugal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
vida frugal
Commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
vida frugal
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

apertar o cinto
viver de forma modesta
não gastar mais do que se ganha
cortar despesas
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