Personal (en. Staff)

/peɾˈsonal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That belongs to or refers to a person.
The advice was very personal and should not be taken the wrong way.
El consejo fue muy personal y no se debería tomar a mal.
That deals with intimate, individual, or emotional aspects.
Her letters were very personal and reflected her feelings.
Sus cartas eran muy personales y reflejaban sus sentimientos.
That relates to someone's private sphere.
The interview covered personal topics about his life.
La entrevista abarcó temas personales de su vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'personalis', which means 'related to the person'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personal matter
Reference to a topic related to a person's private life.
asunto personal
personal thing
Something that belongs to someone's intimate life.
cosa personal
personal life
Aspects of someone's life that are private and not shared with others.
vida personal

Related Words

person
A human being considered as an individual.
persona
individual
That is unique or singular.
individual
private
That is not public or is kept secret.
privado

Slang Meanings

Referring to intimate matters.
Let's not talk about that, it's very personal.
No hablemos de eso, es muy personal.
Describing something as one's own or that directly affects us.
It's a personal topic and I prefer not to discuss it.
Es un tema personal y prefiero no discutirlo.