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earthly concern

/ˈɜːrθli kənˈsɜːrn/

Tradução: Expressão que se refere a assuntos ou interesses ligados à vida terrena, em contraste com questões espirituais ou celestiais; costuma ser usada para enfatizar a falta de interesse ou de importância em determinada situação.

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/ˈɜːrθli kənˈsɜːrn/C1formal
  • ptExpressão que se refere a assuntos ou interesses ligados à vida terrena, em contraste com questões espirituais ou celestiais; costuma ser usada para enfatizar a falta de interesse ou de importância em determinada situação.

A phrase referring to matters or interests related to life on Earth, as opposed to spiritual or heavenly matters; often used to emphasize a lack of interest or relevance in a particular situation.

  1. Worldly mattersB2formal

    Matters related to life on Earth, as opposed to spiritual or religious concerns.

    ptPreocupações terrenas

    • He had no interest in earthly concerns, focusing only on his spiritual journey.
    • The philosopher argued that earthly concerns distract us from higher truths.
    • She set aside all earthly concerns to meditate in peace.
  2. Practical or material issuesB2formal

    Issues related to daily life, money, or physical needs.

    ptPreocupações materiais

    • They were too busy with earthly concerns like paying bills to think about philosophy.
    • His mind was occupied with earthly concerns such as finding a job.
    • The charity helps people with their most basic earthly concerns.