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conspicuous consumption

/kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/

Tradução: Compra e uso de bens ou serviços principalmente para exibir riqueza, status ou prestígio social, e não por necessidade prática.

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/kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/C1formalbusiness
  • ptCompra e uso de bens ou serviços principalmente para exibir riqueza, status ou prestígio social, e não por necessidade prática.

The act of purchasing and using goods or services primarily to display wealth, status, or social prestige rather than for practical need.

  1. Lavish spending for statusC1formal

    The act of buying and using expensive goods or services to display wealth and social status rather than for practical need.

    ptConsumo conspícuo

    • Buying a luxury sports car is often an example of conspicuous consumption.
    • The billionaire's yacht was a clear display of conspicuous consumption.
    • Critics argue that conspicuous consumption worsens economic inequality.