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vida pacata

[VEE-duh puh-KAH-tuh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vidas pacatas
quiet life; peaceful life; uneventful life
1. A calm, tranquil existence characterized by absence of excitement, disturbance, or major events
After years of city life, she decided to pursue a quiet life in the countryside.
Depois de anos de vida na cidade, ela decidiu levar uma vida pacata no interior.
2. An ordinary, routine lifestyle without drama or significant change
He preferred a peaceful life away from the spotlight and media attention.
Ele preferia uma vida pacata longe dos holofotes e da atenção da mídia.
NYC Slang
chill life; quiet life
Synonyms
vida tranquilavida calmavida serenavida monótonavida rotineiravida simples
Antonyms
vida agitadavida caóticavida tumultuadavida excitantevida aventureira

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vida pacata
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
vida pacata
Standard usage in Portugal; commonly used in literature and conversation
São Paulo
vida tranquila
Alternative commonly used in urban São Paulo

Related Idioms & Phrases

levar uma vida pacata
viver uma vida pacata
vida de sossego e paz
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