If you’re a regular reader here or on my Instagram page, you know I like to make up words. Before I moved to Portugal in 2022, I featured Monday’s Midlife Made-Up Word here every week. Now, tune in the last Friday of every month for a made-up word mashed together from Portuguese, or an English and Portuguese combo. This sometimes happens unintentionally as I continue to learn to speak Portuguese.
Reclamente
Today’s made-up word is reclamente (n): A person who is mentally wired to constantly complain about everything, even when things are going well.
Derived from reclamar (Portuguese for to complain) + mente (Portuguese for mind).
(Not to be confused with the actual Portuguese word “reclamante,” which means “complainant.”)
Thoughts? Suggestions? Let me know in the comments.
This is a No Reclamente Zone. Zona de Não Reclamente. Good vibes only, se faz favor.
Thank you for reading! ❤️ May your weekend find you appreciating the good stuff.
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The bookstore and area look wonderful Natalie. I bet I’d find something to complain about, so I’m probably not a welcome visitor! 😋
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I am a recovering reclamente, so I know what you mean. 😉
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😊
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Brilliant pairing of wine with books and vegetables. Reclamente is definitely a word we need to describe a very real condition. I will embrace the word as a reminder to avoid the disease!
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As a recovering reclamente myself, I also need reminders. Hanging out in that bookstore helps reduce my chances of a relapse. 🍷
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Wow that bookstore looks amazing! You’d definitely not hear any reclamente’s from me if I were there haha! Never heard of Obidos before. What a beautiful little village! Must put it on my travel list! 🙂 Have a great weekend Natalie!
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Thank you, Melissa! ❤️ Obidos is a picturesque walled village inland from the Silver Coast, and it can get quite crowded during tourist season. We lucked out on a lovely, sunny day. Not overrun with tourists, and the shops were easily accessible. My first time in that bookstore, and I will definitely be going back. Happy weekend to you!
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I love your made up words! So funny! Hope your weekend is awesome!
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Thank you, Tamara ❤️
Same to you!
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😊🫠🤩
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Reclamantes and traveling don’t mix. Great invented word. Hope you will share more about your South American travels. : )
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So true about travel and complaining! Some travelers were the inspiration for this month’s word. 🤐
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I bet you are fun to travel with, laughing and joking. : )
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Love your made-up words, Natalie. Keep the joy coming! 😊
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Thank you, Jane! ❤️ Some current events make it difficult to keep the reclamente in me from reappearing.
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The word is the exact opposite of your attitude
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Thank you for this! 💕 There was a time when that wasn’t always the case, unfortunately. It feels good to have aged into this place of a more grateful mind.
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Books, fresh produce and wine! What a perfect business model.
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Yes, yes, and yes!
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Love that bookstore. Nothing to complain about there!!
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I will be making another visit there soon!
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