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act emotionally
[/ækt ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/]
verb phrase
agir emocionalmente
1.
to behave or respond based on feelings rather than logic or reason
She tends to act emotionally when she's stressed, which often leads to poor decisions.
Ela tende a agir emocionalmente quando está estressada, o que geralmente leva a decisões ruins.
2.
to display or express strong feelings through one's actions or behavior
The actor continued to act emotionally throughout the entire performance.
O ator continuou a agir emocionalmente durante toda a apresentação.
NYC Slang
get all emotional about it
Synonyms
act on impulse
respond emotionally
let emotions guide you
behave impulsively
react emotionally
Antonyms
act rationally
think logically
remain calm
act objectively
maintain composure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
agir emocionalmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agir na emoção
colloquial variant commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
agir emocionalmente
standard formal usage
Portugal
agir emocionalmente
standard usage, formal context
Related Idioms & Phrases
wear your heart on your sleeve
let your emotions get the better of you
follow your heart
act from the heart
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