personal vehicle
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈviːɪkəl/]
nounpl: personal vehicles
veículo pessoal
1. A privately owned automobile or transportation device for individual use, typically owned and operated by one person or family
She uses her personal vehicle to commute to work every day.
Ela usa seu veículo pessoal para se deslocar para o trabalho todos os dias.
2. Any motorized transportation owned privately rather than shared or public transit
The company allows employees to use their personal vehicles for business trips.
A empresa permite que os funcionários usem seus veículos pessoais para viagens de negócios.
In Brazil, owning a personal vehicle is considered a significant asset and status symbol, especially in metropolitan areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The culture heavily emphasizes personal vehicle ownership for independence and mobility, though traffic congestion in major cities has led to increasing interest in alternative transportation. In the USA, personal vehicle ownership is deeply embedded in the culture as essential to the American lifestyle and personal freedom.
NYC Slang
whip, ride, wheels, personal whip
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