golden cage

language: pt

definitions

  1. A situation characterized by material wealth and comfort that severely restricts personal freedom and autonomy.
    pt: Uma gaiola de luxo
  2. A relationship or lifestyle that offers prestige and security but prevents genuine happiness or self-expression.
    pt: Gaiola de ouro
  3. A literal cage constructed from gold or gold-plated materials, often used for decoration or housing pets.
    pt: Gaiola de ouro

examples

  1. "The palace is a golden cage," she whispered to her mother.

    "O palácio é uma gaiola de ouro", sussurrou ela para a mãe.

  2. She realized her marriage was a golden cage that prevented her from pursuing her career.

    Ela percebeu que seu casamento era uma gaiola de ouro que a impedia de seguir sua carreira.

  3. The museum displayed a golden cage once used to house exotic birds for royalty.

    O museu exibiu uma gaiola de ouro que outrora foi usada para abrigar aves exóticas da realeza.