american dream

language: pt

definitions

  1. The national ethos of the United States, representing the ideal that every citizen, regardless of background, has the freedom and equal opportunity to achieve success, prosperity, and upward social mobility through hard work, determination, and initiative.
    pt: Sonho americano
  2. A cultural and literary concept referring to the pursuit of material wealth, consumerism, and social status, often critiqued as an elusive or illusory goal that masks systemic inequalities and remains out of reach for many.
    pt: Sonho americano materialista

examples

  1. Many immigrants moved to the United States hoping to achieve the American Dream through hard work and perseverance.

    Muitos imigrantes mudaram-se para os Estados Unidos na esperança de realizar o sonho americano através do trabalho árduo e da perseverança.

  2. Critics argue that the modern American Dream has become an unattainable illusion focused solely on material wealth.

    Críticos argumentam que o sonho americano moderno tornou-se uma ilusão inatingível focada apenas na riqueza material.