personal decisions
[PER-suh-nuhl dih-SIZH-uhnz]
noun phrasefemininepl: personal decisions
decisões pessoais
1. choices made by an individual that affect their own life, values, or circumstances
She has the right to make her own personal decisions without interference.
Ela tem o direito de tomar suas próprias decisões pessoais sem interferência.
2. matters concerning private life, relationships, health, or career choices
Personal decisions about family planning should be made privately.
Decisões pessoais sobre planejamento familiar devem ser tomadas em privado.
3. autonomous choices that reflect individual preferences and judgment
These are personal decisions that only you can make for yourself.
Estas são decisões pessoais que apenas você pode tomar para si mesmo.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, personal decisions are highly valued as part of individual autonomy and self-determination. In Brazil, family influence on personal decisions may be stronger than in the USA, but the concept of personal autonomy is still deeply respected. The phrase is commonly used in discussions about reproductive rights, career choices, and lifestyle decisions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
my own call / my own thing
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