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vida incerta

[ˈvi.dɐ ĩ.ˈsɛɾ.tɐ]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas incertas
uncertain life
1. A state of living with unpredictability, instability, or lack of security about the future
He lived a life of uncertainty, never knowing what tomorrow would bring.
Ele vivia uma vida incerta, nunca sabendo o que o amanhã lhe traria.
2. An existence marked by financial, emotional, or social instability
During the pandemic, many people experienced a life of uncertainty.
Durante a pandemia, muitas pessoas vivenciaram uma vida incerta.
NYC Slang
uncertain life; unstable situation
Synonyms
vida instávelvida precáriavida cheia de incertezavida indefinida
Antonyms
vida certavida estávelvida seguravida previsível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida incerta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
vida incerta
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
vida incerta
Standard usage
Portugal
vida incerta
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

viver na incerteza
uma vida de altos e baixos
não saber o que o futuro reserva
viver à deriva
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