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private goodbye

[ˈpraɪvət ɡʊdˈbaɪ]
nounpl: private goodbyes
despedida privada
1. A farewell or goodbye said in private, away from public view or without witnesses
They shared a private goodbye before he left for the airport.
Eles trocaram uma despedida privada antes dele partir para o aeroporto.
2. An intimate or personal farewell between two people
The couple's private goodbye was emotional and heartfelt.
A despedida privada do casal foi emocionante e sincera.
Synonyms
private farewellintimate goodbyepersonal goodbyequiet farewell
Antonyms
public goodbyegroup farewellformal goodbye

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despedida privada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
despedida na intimidade
Alternative phrasing emphasizing intimacy
São Paulo
despedida reservada
More formal alternative
Portugal
adeus privado
European Portuguese prefers 'adeus' over 'despedida' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

say goodbye in private
bid farewell privately
part ways quietly
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