private memory
[/ˈpraɪvət ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: private memories
memória privada
1. A personal recollection or mental impression known only to the individual who experienced it, not shared with others
She kept her private memories of childhood locked away in her mind.
Ela guardava suas memórias privadas da infância trancadas em sua mente.
2. In computing, a segment of memory accessible only by a specific process or program, protected from access by other processes
Each application runs in its own private memory space to prevent data corruption.
Cada aplicação funciona em seu próprio espaço de memória privada para evitar corrupção de dados.
3. A personal or intimate recollection that someone chooses not to disclose
He refused to discuss his private memories from the war.
Ele se recusou a discutir suas memórias privadas da guerra.
In Brazilian culture, the concept of 'memória privada' is often respected as deeply personal, reflecting the cultural value placed on family and personal relationships. In computing contexts, both Brazil and Portugal use the term similarly to English-speaking countries when discussing data security and memory management. The phrase carries weight in legal and psychological discussions regarding privacy rights and personal information protection.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep something as a private memory
treasure a private memory
guard one's private memories
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