personal office

[ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈɔːfɪs]
nounpl: personal offices
escritório pessoal
1. A private workspace or room designated for an individual's exclusive use, typically for work, study, or professional activities
She set up her personal office at home to manage her freelance projects.
Ela montou seu escritório pessoal em casa para gerenciar seus projetos freelancer.
2. An office space that belongs to or is operated by an individual professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, or consultant
The lawyer maintains a personal office downtown where he meets with clients.
O advogado mantém um escritório pessoal no centro onde se reúne com clientes.
3. A dedicated workspace reflecting personal organizational preferences and style
His personal office was decorated with photos and awards from his career.
Seu escritório pessoal era decorado com fotos e prêmios de sua carreira.
In Brazil, the concept of 'escritório pessoal' has grown significantly with the rise of remote work and freelancing culture, especially post-2020. It reflects both professional independence and the blending of work-life boundaries in contemporary Brazilian society. In the USA, personal offices are often status symbols in corporate culture, indicating seniority and professional achievement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
private officehome officepersonal workspacestudyden
Antonyms / Antônimos
shared officeopen officecubiclecommon areapublic space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escritório pessoal
Standard and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
escritório pessoal / office pessoal
Business Portuguese may use English 'office' informally
Rio de Janeiro
escritório pessoal / meu escritório
Commonly used in professional and residential contexts
Portugal
gabinete pessoal / escritório pessoal
Gabinete is more common in Portuguese European usage

Related Words

workspacehome officeoffice spaceprivate roomdeskstudy room

Related Idioms & Phrases

have one's own office
set up shop
establish a personal office
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