← Back to Fala2Me

inner self

[ˈɪnər sɛlf]
nounpl: inner selves
eu interior
1. The deepest, most authentic part of a person's character, personality, or consciousness, often associated with true feelings, values, and spiritual essence
She decided to explore her inner self through meditation and journaling.
Ela decidiu explorar seu eu interior através da meditação e diários.
2. One's true nature or genuine identity, as opposed to external appearances or social personas
His inner self was far more sensitive than his tough exterior suggested.
Seu eu interior era muito mais sensível do que sua aparência dura sugeria.
NYC Slang
your real self / the real you
Synonyms
true selfauthentic selfinner beingcore selfsoulspiritessence
Antonyms
outer selfexternal selfpersonafacademask

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eu interior
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
verdadeiro eu
Alternative, emphasizing authenticity
Portugal
eu profundo
Commonly used in Portugal
Portugal
interior da alma
More poetic or spiritual connotation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get in touch with your inner self
explore your inner depths
listen to your inner voice
know thyself
soul searching
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →