self-biography

[/ˌsɛlf baɪˈɒɡrəfi/]
nounpl: self-biographies
autobiografia
1. A biography written by a person about their own life; an autobiography
She decided to write a self-biography detailing her journey from poverty to success.
Ela decidiu escrever uma autobiografia detalhando sua jornada da pobreza ao sucesso.
2. A personal account or narrative of one's own life experiences and achievements
His self-biography became a bestseller after his retirement.
Sua autobiografia se tornou um best-seller após sua aposentadoria.
In Brazilian culture, autobiographies have become increasingly popular as a means of personal expression and historical documentation. Self-biographies are often used by public figures, activists, and ordinary people to share their narratives and contribute to social discourse. The term is used interchangeably with 'autobiografia' in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
autobiographymemoirlife storypersonal narrativeautobiographical account
Antonyms / Antônimos
biographythird-person account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
autobiografia
Most commonly used term for self-biography
Portugal
autobiografia
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Brazil
memórias
Alternative term often used for personal life narratives

Related Words

autobiographymemoirbiographynarrativeautobiographyautobiographical

Related Idioms & Phrases

tell one's own story
write about one's own life
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