personal desk

[/ˈpɜːrsənəl desk/]
nounpl: personal desks
mesa pessoal
1. A desk or workspace designated for an individual's exclusive use, typically in an office or home setting
She organized her personal desk with photos and plants.
Ela organizou sua mesa pessoal com fotos e plantas.
2. A private or individual work surface where someone conducts personal or professional tasks
Each employee has their own personal desk in the open office.
Cada funcionário tem sua própria mesa pessoal no escritório aberto.
In Brazilian office culture, the personal desk is often a reflection of individual identity and professionalism. Employees frequently personalize their desks with family photos, plants, and decorative items. In contrast, modern open office trends in both Brazil and the USA are shifting toward hot-desking or shared workspaces, making personal desks less common in contemporary corporate environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
workdeskwork deskindividual deskprivate deskoffice desk
Antonyms / Antônimos
shared deskcommunal deskhot desk

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesa pessoal
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mesa pessoal
Common usage with no regional variations
São Paulo
mesa pessoal
Preferred in business contexts
Portugal
secretária pessoal
Portuguese European term; 'mesa' also used

Related Words

workspaceofficecubicleworkstationfurniture

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's desk tidy
have a messy desk
work at one's desk
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