primary desire
[ˈpraɪ.mer.i dɪˈzaɪr]
noun phrasepl: primary desires
desejo primário
1. the most fundamental or basic want or need that motivates a person's behavior
His primary desire was to provide financial security for his family.
Seu desejo primário era proporcionar segurança financeira para sua família.
2. the strongest or most important craving or longing in a hierarchy of needs
Food and shelter represent primary desires common to all humans.
Comida e abrigo representam desejos primários comuns a todos os seres humanos.
3. in psychology, an innate biological urge or drive (such as hunger, thirst, or reproduction)
According to psychological theory, primary desires are inborn and not learned.
De acordo com a teoria psicológica, os desejos primários são inatos e não aprendidos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, the concept of primary desires is rooted in psychological theory (Maslow's hierarchy of needs) and is commonly discussed in educational, professional, and therapeutic settings. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in academic psychology and self-help contexts. The phrase carries similar weight in both cultures when discussing fundamental human motivation and needs.
NYC Slang
the real want / what you really want
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