personal letters
[ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈlɛtərz]
nounpl: personal letters
cartas pessoais
1. Written correspondence intended for a specific individual, typically containing private thoughts, feelings, or information not meant for public disclosure
She kept all her personal letters from her grandmother in a wooden box.
Ela guardava todas as suas cartas pessoais da avó em uma caixa de madeira.
2. Handwritten or typed messages sent through mail that express intimate or confidential communication between individuals
Personal letters were more common before the digital age.
Cartas pessoais eram mais comuns antes da era digital.
3. Documents of a private nature that are exempt from official or business communication standards
The court ruled that personal letters between friends were protected by privacy laws.
O tribunal decidiu que as cartas pessoais entre amigos eram protegidas pelas leis de privacidade.
Personal letters hold significant cultural value in both Brazilian and American traditions as keepsakes and historical documents. In Brazil, handwritten letters are often treasured family heirlooms. In the USA, personal letters have become increasingly nostalgic in the digital age, with many people cherishing letters as tangible expressions of emotion and connection. Both cultures view the violation of personal letter privacy as a serious breach of trust.
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