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despedida reservada

[des-pe-ˈdi-da res-er-ˈva-da]
noun phrasefemininepl: despedidas reservadas
private farewell / quiet goodbye
1. A farewell or goodbye that is conducted in a private, intimate manner without public ceremony or large gatherings
They had a despedida reservada at the airport, saying goodbye without making a fuss.
Eles tiveram uma despedida reservada no aeroporto, se despedindo sem fazer alarde.
2. A discreet or restrained parting between individuals, often characterized by emotional control and privacy
The colleagues exchanged a despedida reservada, maintaining their professional composure.
Os colegas trocaram uma despedida reservada, mantendo sua compostura profissional.
Synonyms
adeus discretodespedida íntimadespedida privadaadeus reservado
Antonyms
despedida públicadespedida festivadespedida solene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despedida reservada
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
despedida discreta
Alternative preference in European Portuguese
São Paulo
despedida reservada
Standard usage in urban contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar uma despedida reservada
ter uma despedida reservada com alguém
manter a despedida reservada
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