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personal farewell

[ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈfɛrwɛl]
nounpl: personal farewells
despedida pessoal
1. A final goodbye or departure made directly and individually to someone, often intimate or heartfelt
She gave him a personal farewell before leaving for good.
Ela lhe deu uma despedida pessoal antes de partir para sempre.
2. A private or direct goodbye expressed between individuals rather than in a group setting
He wanted a personal farewell with each family member.
Ele queria uma despedida pessoal com cada membro da família.
Synonyms
personal goodbyeintimate farewelldirect farewellone-on-one goodbye
Antonyms
group farewellmass goodbyepublic farewell

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despedida pessoal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
despedida pessoal / adeus pessoal
Both forms are accepted and used frequently
Rio de Janeiro
despedida pessoal / abraço de despedida
Often accompanied by physical embrace
Portugal
despedida pessoal / adeus pessoal
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

say one's goodbyes
bid farewell
take one's leave
make a final goodbye
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