small gathering

[smɔːl ˈɡæðərɪŋ]
nounpl: small gatherings
pequena reunião
1. an intimate or modest assembly of people, typically in an informal setting
We had a small gathering of friends at home for dinner.
Tivemos uma pequena reunião de amigos em casa para jantar.
2. a social event with a limited number of attendees
The small gathering was perfect for catching up with old colleagues.
A pequena reunião foi perfeita para se reaproximar de colegas antigos.
In Brazilian culture, small gatherings (pequenas reuniões) are an important social practice, often centered around food, drinks, and conversation. These intimate events are valued for strengthening personal relationships. The diminutive forms (encontrinho, reuniãozinha) reflect the warmth and affection associated with casual social interactions among friends and family. In the USA and NYC specifically, small gatherings are often referred to more casually as 'hangouts' or 'get-togethers' and can range from informal to semi-formal depending on context.
NYC Slang
hangout
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intimate gatheringcasual meetupget-togethersocial event
Antonyms / Antônimos
large gatheringcrowdmassive eventcrowded party

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequena reunião
most common and neutral term
Rio de Janeiro
encontrinho
informal and affectionate diminutive form
São Paulo
reuniãozinha
diminutive form, commonly used in casual contexts
Portugal
pequena reunião
formal term; alternatively 'encontro' for casual meetings

Related Words

soiréereceptionsocial occasionassemblycongregation

Related Idioms & Phrases

break bread together
have a few people over
keep it intimate
low-key event
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