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becoming acquainted

[bɪˈkʌmɪŋ əˈkweɪntɪd]
verb phrase
conhecer-se, fazer conhecimento
1. the process of getting to know someone or something for the first time
They spent the afternoon becoming acquainted with their new neighbors.
Eles passaram a tarde conhecendo seus novos vizinhos.
2. starting to have familiarity or understanding of something
Becoming acquainted with the software takes some time.
Familiarizar-se com o software leva algum tempo.
Synonyms
getting to knowmeetingintroducing oneselffamiliarizing oneselfmaking friends
Antonyms
ignoringavoidingdisregardingestranging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecer-se, fazer conhecimento
Most common usage in casual contexts
São Paulo
ficar amigos, se conhecer
Often used in informal, friendly contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conhecer, fazer amizade
Common in social settings
Portugal
conhecer-se, fazer conhecimento
Formal and informal usage both acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice
get to know someone
strike up a friendship
make acquaintance
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