personal relationship

[/ˈpɜːrsənəl rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]

nounfemininepl: personal relationships / relacionamentos pessoais

relacionamento pessoal

1. A close connection or association between two or more people based on personal interaction and emotional involvement

They developed a strong personal relationship over the years.

Eles desenvolveram um relacionamento pessoal forte ao longo dos anos.

2. An intimate or romantic bond between individuals

Their personal relationship began as a friendship.

O relacionamento pessoal deles começou como uma amizade.

3. A connection that is based on individual interaction rather than professional or formal contexts

We prefer to keep our personal relationships separate from work.

Preferimos manter nossos relacionamentos pessoais separados do trabalho.

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General Brazilian

relacionamento pessoal

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

relacionamento pessoal / relação pessoal

Both forms are used interchangeably

São Paulo

relacionamento pessoal

Standard business and social context usage

Portugal

relação pessoal / relacionamento pessoal

Both terms used; 'relação' slightly more traditional

to have a personal relationship with someone

to build a personal relationship

to maintain a personal relationship

ter um relacionamento pessoal com alguém

construir um relacionamento pessoal

manter um relacionamento pessoal

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