intimate subject
[ɪn'tɪmət 'sʌbdʒɪkt]
noun phrasepl: intimate subjects
assunto íntimo
1. A topic or matter that is of a personal, private, or sensitive nature, often involving emotions, relationships, or bodily functions
Discussing financial troubles is an intimate subject that many people avoid in public.
Discutir dificuldades financeiras é um assunto íntimo que muitas pessoas evitam em público.
2. A subject matter related to physical intimacy, sexuality, or personal relationships
The therapist carefully approached the intimate subject of marital conflict.
O terapeuta abordou cuidadosamente o assunto íntimo do conflito conjugal.
3. A matter that requires trust and confidentiality between parties
She only shares intimate subjects with her closest friends.
Ela só compartilha assuntos íntimos com suas amigas mais próximas.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, intimate subjects are typically discussed with discretion and require a sense of trust and appropriate context. In Brazil, such topics may be discussed more openly in close-knit social groups, while in formal or professional American settings, they are often handled with more formality and boundaries.
NYC Slang
deep/personal stuff; touchy subject
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