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building a relationship

[ˈbɪldɪŋ ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
verb phrase
construindo um relacionamento
1. The process of developing and strengthening a connection between two or more people through time, effort, communication, and shared experiences
Building a relationship takes time and patience.
Construir um relacionamento leva tempo e paciência.
2. Establishing trust, understanding, and emotional intimacy with another person
They are building a relationship based on mutual respect.
Eles estão construindo um relacionamento baseado em respeito mútuo.
NYC Slang
trying to lock someone down / building with someone
Synonyms
developing a relationshipfostering a connectionnurturing a bondestablishing a relationshipcultivating intimacy
Antonyms
breaking a relationshipdestroying a relationshipending a relationshipdamaging a relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construindo um relacionamento
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
construindo um relacionamento / desenvolvendo um romance
Urban, formal context
Rio de Janeiro
construindo um relacionamento
Casual and formal usage
Portugal
construindo uma relação / desenvolvendo um relacionamento
Portuguese European prefers 'relação' but 'relacionamento' is understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

laying the groundwork
taking it slow
getting to know someone
striking a chord
hitting it off
going the distance
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