self-contained
[/ˌsɛlfkənˈteɪnd/]
adjective
autossuficiente; independente; autocontido
1. not requiring external input, support, or connection to function; complete in itself
The apartment is self-contained with its own kitchen and bathroom.
O apartamento é autossuficiente com sua própria cozinha e banheiro.
2. emotionally reserved; not sharing one's feelings or thoughts readily
She has a self-contained personality and rarely discusses her problems.
Ela tem uma personalidade reservada e raramente discute seus problemas.
3. contained within a single unit or system without external dependencies
The software is a self-contained application that doesn't need additional plugins.
O software é uma aplicação independente que não precisa de plugins adicionais.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'self-contained' is highly valued in real estate and software development. In social contexts, it often has neutral to slightly positive connotations in the USA (independence) but may carry negative undertones in Brazil when describing people (suggesting coldness or emotional unavailability). The term is increasingly used in tech and corporate environments across both cultures.
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