individual

[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/]

adjective, nounmasculine/feminine (noun)pl: individuals / indivíduos

indivíduo

1. (adjective) Relating to or characteristic of a single person or thing; separate or distinct

Each student has an individual learning style.

Cada aluno tem um estilo de aprendizagem individual.

2. (noun) A single human being as distinct from a group or society

The rights of the individual must be protected.

Os direitos do indivíduo devem ser protegidos.

3. (noun, informal) A particular or distinctive person

He is quite an unusual individual.

Ele é um indivíduo bem incomum.

NYC Slang

individual = "person", "cat", "dude" (depending on context)

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General Brazilian

indivíduo

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

indivíduo, cara (informal)

Informal singular for 'guy' or 'person'

Rio de Janeiro

indivíduo, tipo (informal)

Informal alternative meaning 'guy' or 'type'

Portugal

indivíduo

Standard usage; formal register preferred

the rights of the individual

rugged individualism

treat someone as an individual

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