individuais

[in-di-vi-du-AIS]
adjective
individual
1. relating to or characteristic of a single person or thing; separate and distinct
Each student received individual attention from the teacher.
Cada aluno recebeu atenção individuais do professor.
2. designed for or suited to one person
The restaurant offers individual portions for each diner.
O restaurante oferece porções individuais para cada cliente.
3. existing as a distinct entity; not collective
The coach evaluated the individual performances of each athlete.
O treinador avaliou os desempenhos individuais de cada atleta.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'individuais' is widely used in educational, sports, and professional contexts to distinguish personal or singular aspects from collective ones. The word reflects a cultural emphasis on recognizing individual merit and personal responsibility in both social and professional spheres.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pessoaisparticularesprópriosespecíficosúnicos
Antonyms / Antônimos
coletivosgrupaiscomunscompartilhadosgerais

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
individuais
Standard usage across Brazil for describing singular or separate things
Portugal
individuais
Same usage as in Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
individuais
Frequently used in business and sports contexts

Related Words

indivíduoindividualidadeindividualismoindividualmentepessoalparticular

Related Idioms & Phrases

direitos individuais (individual rights)
esportes individuais (individual sports)
sessões individuais (individual sessions)
necessidades individuais (individual needs)
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