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low-key social event

[loʊ-kiː ˈsoʊʃəl ɪˈvɛnt]
nounpl: low-key social events
evento social discreto
1. A casual, informal social gathering without elaborate planning, formal dress code, or grand scale
We're just having a low-key social event at my place with a few close friends.
Vamos fazer um evento social discreto na minha casa com alguns amigos próximos.
2. A relaxed social occasion that emphasizes comfort and informality over impressiveness
The company picnic was a low-key social event meant to help employees unwind.
O piquenique da empresa foi um evento social discreto para ajudar os funcionários a relaxar.
NYC Slang
chill hangout
Synonyms
casual gatheringinformal partyintimate get-togetherrelaxed social occasionunderstated event
Antonyms
formal eventgrand celebrationhigh-profile gatheringelaborate partyostentatious occasion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evento social discreto
most common translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encontro descontraído
emphasizes relaxed nature, commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
confraternização casual
often used in business contexts
Portugal
evento social informal
Portuguese preference for 'informal' over 'discreto' in this context

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping it low-key
no strings attached gathering
come as you are party
laid-back affair
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