Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pessoal

adjective

peh-soo-ahl

Definition

Relating to a person’s private life or personal affairs.

Examples

Minhas coisas pessoais são privadas.
Ele é muito pessoal quando se trata de seus sentimentos.

Meaning

The term ‘pessoal’ in Portuguese can refer to anything that is personal or pertaining to an individual’s private matters. It is often used in contexts related to personal relationships or individual matters as opposed to professional or official.