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intimate matter

[/ˈɪntɪmət ˈmætər/]
nounpl: intimate matters
assunto íntimo
1. A personal, private, or sensitive subject related to one's private life, relationships, or body
She didn't feel comfortable discussing intimate matters with strangers.
Ela não se sentia confortável discutindo assuntos íntimos com estranhos.
2. Issues or topics of a sexual or romantic nature
The doctor asked about intimate matters during the health consultation.
O médico perguntou sobre assuntos íntimos durante a consulta de saúde.
Synonyms
private matterpersonal matterdelicate subjectsensitive topic
Antonyms
public mattergeneral topiccommon knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto íntimo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
coisa íntima
More colloquial variant
Portugal
assunto pessoal/íntimo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep intimate matters private
discuss intimate matters in confidence
intimate matters of the heart
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