private time

[ˈpraɪ.vət taɪm]
noun
tempo privado
1. Time spent alone or with chosen companions away from public view or interference
I need some private time to relax after work.
Preciso de um tempo privado para relaxar depois do trabalho.
2. Personal time dedicated to one's own activities, thoughts, or intimate matters
The celebrity deserves private time with her family without media intrusion.
A celebridade merece um tempo privado com sua família sem intrusão da mídia.
3. Uninterrupted personal space for reflection, rest, or personal care
Parents often struggle to find private time for themselves.
Os pais frequentemente lutam para encontrar tempo privado para si mesmos.
In Brazilian culture, 'private time' (tempo privado) is increasingly recognized as important for mental health and work-life balance, especially in urban centers like São Paulo. However, strong family-oriented values sometimes make it challenging for Brazilians to prioritize solo private time. In the USA, particularly in NYC, 'me time' is widely embraced as essential self-care and personal wellness.
NYC Slang
me time
Synonyms / Sinônimos
personal timeme timealone timedowntimequiet time
Antonyms / Antônimos
public timeshared timegroup timesocial time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo privado
Most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
tempo pessoal
Alternative form, equally used
Brazil - Informal
meu tempo
Colloquial expression meaning 'my time'
Portugal
tempo privado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal usage

Related Words

privacysolitudeintimacypersonal spaceleisure timerelaxation

Related Idioms & Phrases

need some me time
carve out private time
time for myself
some alone time
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