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become enthusiastic
[bɪˈkʌm ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk]
verb phrase
ficar entusiasmado
1.
to start feeling or showing strong excitement and interest about something
She became enthusiastic about the project after attending the presentation.
Ela ficou entusiasmada com o projeto após assistir à apresentação.
2.
to develop keen interest or passion for a topic or activity
He became enthusiastic about cooking after taking a culinary class.
Ele ficou entusiasmado com culinária após fazer um curso de gastronomia.
NYC Slang
get hyped
Synonyms
grow excited
get excited
develop interest
become passionate
grow keen
Antonyms
lose interest
become disinterested
grow apathetic
lose enthusiasm
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ficar entusiasmado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ficar entusiasmado
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar animado
informal alternative
Portugal
ficar entusiasmado
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
catch the bug
get into
warm up to
take a shine to
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