personal documents
[ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈdɒkjumənt]
nounpl: personal documents
documentos pessoais
1. Official papers or records that belong to an individual and contain identifying or personal information
She kept all her personal documents in a safe deposit box.
Ela mantinha todos os seus documentos pessoais em um cofre.
2. Legal or identification papers such as passports, birth certificates, or driver's licenses
You will need to bring personal documents for the visa application.
Você precisará trazer documentos pessoais para a solicitação de visto.
3. Private written records or correspondence belonging to an individual
The historian found valuable personal documents from the 19th century.
O historiador encontrou documentos pessoais valiosos do século XIX.
In Brazil, personal documents are essential for daily transactions, including opening bank accounts, renting properties, and accessing services. The primary document is the 'Carteira de Identidade' (ID card) or 'CPF' (individual taxpayer registry number). Americans typically rely on driver's licenses or Social Security numbers as primary identification. Both countries require proper documentation for legal transactions and official proceedings.
NYC Slang
docs (informal shortening)
Related Idioms & Phrases
have your documents in order
keep documents safe
produce personal documents
verify personal documents
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