personal gift

[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ɡɪft/]
nounpl: personal gifts
presente pessoal
1. A gift given to someone that is individualized, meaningful, or customized based on their personal preferences, interests, or characteristics
She gave him a personal gift that reflected his love of photography.
Ela lhe deu um presente pessoal que refletia seu amor pela fotografia.
2. A gift intended for an individual rather than a group or organization
The personal gift was wrapped in elegant paper and delivered directly to his office.
O presente pessoal foi embrulhado em papel elegante e entregue diretamente em seu escritório.
3. A gift given in a personal capacity, not as a formal or official gift
The ambassador gave a personal gift to mark the occasion of their first meeting.
O embaixador deu um presente pessoal para marcar a ocasião do primeiro encontro deles.
In Brazilian culture, personal gifts are highly valued as they demonstrate care and attention to the recipient's individual tastes. Gift-giving is an important social practice, and personalized gifts are often preferred over generic ones in both professional and personal contexts. In the USA, personal gifts are similarly appreciated as tokens of genuine affection and thoughtfulness, often exchanged during holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.
NYC Slang
thoughtful gift / something special
Synonyms / Sinônimos
personalized giftthoughtful giftindividual giftcustomized giftmeaningful gift
Antonyms / Antônimos
generic giftimpersonal giftcorporate giftmass-produced gift

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
presente pessoal
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
presente pessoal / presentinho especial
Informal diminutive 'presentinho' may be used colloquially
São Paulo
presente pessoal
Standard usage, sometimes called 'presente customizado'
Portugal
presente pessoal / prenda pessoal
Both 'presente' and 'prenda' are used; 'prenda' is more traditional

Related Words

gift-givingpresenttoken of appreciationsouvenirkeepsakememento

Related Idioms & Phrases

a gift from the heart
gift with a personal touch
tailor-made gift
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