personal

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BrE /ˈpɜːsnl/ AmE /ˈpɜːrsnl/

adjective en → es

1 INDIVIDUAL [attributive / predicative] A2

relating to a particular person or their own private life, rather than to other people or public matters

personal, privado, individual

  • a personal matter
  • be something personal

Collocations personal information · personal opinion

  • It's a very personal decision.

    Es una decisión muy personal.

2 BELONGING [attributive / predicative] A2

belonging to or intended for one particular person and not shared with others

personal, propio, individual

  • a personal item
  • be something personal

Collocations personal belongings · personal effects

  • She left her personal items in the hotel room.

    Ella dejó sus pertenencias personales en la habitación del hotel.

1 INDIVIDUAL [countable] B1

relating to a particular individual or their own private life, rather than to other people or public matters (noun)

persona, individuo

  • a personal matter
  • This is a very personal issue.

    Esta es una cuestión muy personal.

2 BELONGING [countable] B1

belonging to or intended for one particular individual and not shared with others (noun)

propiedad, pertenencia

  • a personal item
  • She lost her personal items at the beach.

    Perdió sus pertenencias personales en la playa.

3 SERVICE [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to a service that is provided for an individual, rather than being available to everyone

servicio personalizado, atención personalizada

  • personal service
  • The hotel offers a high level of personal service.

    El hotel ofrece un alto nivel de servicio personalizado.

4 WORK [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the work that someone does, especially their job or career

profesional, laboral

  • personal development
  • He has a personal interest in the company's success.

    Tiene un interés profesional en el éxito de la empresa.

5 EMOTION [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to feelings or emotions, especially those that are private and not shared with others

emocional, afectivo

  • personal feelings
  • She expressed her personal feelings about the situation.

    Ella expresó sus sentimientos personales sobre la situación.

6 PHYSICAL [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to a person's body or physical appearance

físico, corporal

  • personal hygiene
  • He has a personal trainer to help him stay fit.

    Tiene un entrenador personal para ayudarlo a mantenerse en forma.