Personales (en. Personal)

/peɾsoˈnales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Aspects or characteristics that are unique to an individual.
Everyone has their own personal needs.
Cada uno tiene sus propias necesidades personales.
Data that corresponds to a person's identity.
It is important to protect personal information.
Es importante proteger la información personal.

Etymology

From Latin 'personalis', which means 'belonging to a person'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personal life
It refers to an individual's life that includes intimate and family aspects.
vida personal
personal matters
Issues or concerns that affect a person on an individual level.
asuntos personales
personal data
Information that identifies a person, such as name, address, and phone number.
datos personales

Related Words

person
Human being considered in its individuality.
persona
personality
Set of psychological characteristics that define an individual.
personalidad
personal
Relating to the individual or their own life.
personal

Slang Meanings

Things that are very intimate or should not be shared.
That conversation was too personal.
Esa conversación fue demasiado personal.
Referring to something that is directly related to someone's life.
Don't involve me in your personal troubles.
No me metas en tus líos personales.