fazer amizade com
1. to act as a friend to someone; to establish a friendly relationship with someone
She befriended the new student on her first day at school.
Ela fez amizade com a nova aluna no primeiro dia de aula.
2. to treat someone with kindness and support
The elderly man was befriended by the volunteer organization.
O homem idoso foi tratado com gentileza pela organização voluntária.
3. to become friendly with an animal
The child befriended the stray cat and gave it food.
A criança fez amizade com o gato vadio e lhe deu comida.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'befriend' is a somewhat formal or literary term used to describe the intentional act of forming a friendship. In informal speech, Americans typically say 'become friends with' or 'get to know,' while Brazilians naturally use 'fazer amizade com.' The term carries a sense of deliberate kindness and is often used in educational, volunteer, or narrative contexts to emphasize the positive impact of forming new relationships.
NYC Slang
vibe with / connect with (modern informal equivalent)
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