personal container
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl kənˈteɪnər/]
nounpl: personal containers
recipiente pessoal
1. A portable vessel or receptacle designed to hold personal belongings, food, drinks, or other items for individual use
She packed her lunch in a personal container before heading to work.
Ela embalou seu almoço em um recipiente pessoal antes de ir para o trabalho.
2. In modern contexts, a small bag, box, or case used to carry personal items such as cosmetics, medications, or valuables
He kept his important documents in a personal container in his desk drawer.
Ele mantinha seus documentos importantes em um recipiente pessoal na gaveta de sua mesa.
3. A digital or physical space allocated for an individual to store their private information or possessions
Each employee was given a personal container for their workspace supplies.
Cada funcionário recebeu um recipiente pessoal para seus suprimentos de trabalho.
In Brazil, the term 'recipiente pessoal' is widely used in workplace and school contexts. Food containers ('potes') are especially common in Brazilian culture, where many people bring homemade meals to work. In the USA, the concept extends to various storage solutions used in homes, offices, and during travel. The term reflects modern consumer culture's emphasis on personalization and organization.
NYC Slang
personal stash container
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