personal pursuit

[/ˈpɜːrsənəl pərˈsuːt/]

nounpl: personal pursuits

perseguição pessoal / busca pessoal

1. An activity, goal, or objective that an individual engages in for personal satisfaction, interest, or achievement

Writing poetry is her personal pursuit and brings her great joy.

Escrever poesia é sua busca pessoal e lhe traz grande alegria.

2. The act of chasing or following someone for personal reasons (less common usage)

The detective's personal pursuit of the criminal led to his obsession.

A perseguição pessoal do detetive pelo criminoso levou à sua obsessão.

NYC Slang

hustle, side project, passion project

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

perseguição pessoal / busca pessoal

Most commonly used in both contexts

São Paulo

busca pessoal / empreendimento pessoal

Slightly more formal usage

Portugal

perseguição pessoal / empreendimento pessoal

European Portuguese tends toward formal register

follow one's passion

pursue one's dreams

life's calling

labor of love

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