"bem-bom" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Portuguese]

IPA: /ˌbẽj̃ˈbõ/ [Brazil], [ˌbẽɪ̯̃ˈbõ] [Brazil], /ˌbɐ̃j̃ˈbõ/ [Portugal] Forms: bem-bons [plural]
Rhymes: -õ Etymology: Literally, “really good”. Etymology templates: {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|really good}} “really good”, {{lit|really good}} Literally, “really good” Head templates: {{pt-noun|m}} bem-bom m (plural bem-bons)
  1. (informal) easy, comfortable, and carefree life marked by convenience, tranquility, freedom to do as one pleases, and a degree of idleness Tags: informal, masculine
    Sense id: en-bem-bom-pt-noun-FdMHcmrU Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Portuguese entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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