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becoming familiar with

[bɪˈkʌmɪŋ fəˈmɪliər wɪð]
verb phrase
familiarizando-se com
1. The process of gradually getting to know something or someone; developing familiarity through exposure or study
I am becoming familiar with the new software system at work.
Estou me familiarizando com o novo sistema de software no trabalho.
2. To become accustomed or comfortable with something new
She is becoming familiar with the local customs after living there for a month.
Ela está se familiarizando com os costumes locais depois de morar lá por um mês.
NYC Slang
getting hip to; getting down with
Synonyms
getting to knowlearning aboutacquainting oneself withaccustoming oneself togrowing accustomed to
Antonyms
becoming unfamiliar withforgetting aboutlosing touch with

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
familiarizando-se com; se acostumando com
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
se familiarizando com
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
se familiarizando com; pegando o jeito de
Informal alternative common in speech
Portugal
familiarizando-se com; habituando-se a
More formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting the hang of something
getting one's feet wet
breaking the ice
warming up to something
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