subjective experiences

[/səbˈdʒɛktɪv ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz/]
nounfemininepl: experiências subjetivas
experiências subjetivas
1. Personal, individual experiences or perceptions that are based on one's own feelings, thoughts, and interpretations rather than objective facts
The artist's subjective experiences deeply influenced the symbolism in her paintings.
As experiências subjetivas da artista influenciaram profundamente o simbolismo em suas pinturas.
2. In philosophy and consciousness studies, the qualitative aspects of conscious experiences, often referred to as 'qualia'
Pain, taste, and color perception are examples of subjective experiences that vary from person to person.
A dor, o sabor e a percepção de cor são exemplos de experiências subjetivas que variam de pessoa para pessoa.
3. Mental states and phenomenological aspects of awareness that cannot be directly measured or observed by others
Scientific research on subjective experiences presents unique methodological challenges.
A pesquisa científica sobre experiências subjetivas apresenta desafios metodológicos únicos.
In Brazilian academic and philosophical contexts, 'experiências subjetivas' is a well-established term used across universities and research institutions. The concept is central to phenomenology and consciousness studies in both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking academia. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, people often use the more colloquial term 'vivências' to describe personal or subjective experiences. This reflects a cultural appreciation for storytelling and individual narratives in Brazilian culture, where personal perspectives and lived experiences are often valued in social discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
personal experiencesphenomenal experiencesqualiaconscious statesfirst-person perspectiveslived experiences
Antonyms / Antônimos
objective experiencesempirical observationsfactual datameasurable phenomenathird-person observations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
experiências subjetivas
Standard term used in academic, philosophical, and everyday contexts
São Paulo
experiências subjetivas / vivências pessoais
Both terms commonly used; 'vivências' is more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
experiências subjetivas
Standard usage; may be shortened to 'vivências' in casual speech
Portugal
experiências subjetivas / vivências pessoais
Both terms used; Portuguese tends to favor 'vivências pessoais' in colloquial speech

Related Words

consciousnessperceptionphenomenologyqualiaintrospectionperspectiva pessoalvivênciafenomenologia

Related Idioms & Phrases

through the lens of personal experience
in the eye of the beholder
one person's trash is another person's treasure
what it feels like from the inside
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