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becoming intimate

[bɪˈkʌmɪŋ ɪnˈtɪmət]
verb phrase
ficar íntimo(a), tornar-se íntimo(a)
1. developing a close, familiar, or affectionate relationship with someone
After months of dating, they were becoming intimate with each other.
Depois de meses namorando, eles estavam ficando íntimos um com o outro.
2. engaging in sexual relations or physical affection
The couple was becoming intimate in the bedroom.
O casal estava ficando íntimo no quarto.
3. sharing private thoughts, feelings, or secrets with someone
They were becoming intimate by sharing their deepest fears and dreams.
Eles estavam ficando íntimos ao compartilharem seus medos e sonhos mais profundos.
NYC Slang
getting close, hooking up, getting it on
Synonyms
growing closegetting familiardrawing nearbondingbecoming affectionate
Antonyms
growing distantbecoming distantdrifting apartwithdrawing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar íntimo(a), se aproximar
common in everyday conversation
Rio de Janeiro
ficar junto, se envolver
colloquial usage
São Paulo
ficar íntimo(a), manter relações
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
tornar-se íntimo(a), intimar-se
more formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting cozy
taking the relationship to the next level
crossing the line
opening up to someone
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