casual commitment
[/ˈkæʒuəl kəˈmɪtmənt/]
nounpl: casual commitments
compromisso casual
1. a non-serious or informal obligation or promise that lacks formal structure or long-term expectations
They had a casual commitment to meet up once a month for coffee.
Eles tinham um compromisso casual de se encontrarem uma vez por mês para tomar café.
2. a romantic or relationship arrangement that is not exclusive, serious, or intended to be permanent
After the breakup, she wasn't ready for anything serious, just a casual commitment.
Após o término, ela não estava pronta para nada sério, apenas um compromisso casual.
3. a loose or flexible undertaking without strict rules or obligations
The project started as a casual commitment among friends on weekends.
O projeto começou como um compromisso casual entre amigos nos fins de semana.
The concept of 'casual commitment' reflects modern dating culture in both the USA and Brazil, particularly among younger generations navigating relationships without traditional expectations. In Brazilian Portuguese, this is increasingly used in dating apps and social media. The term acknowledges contemporary relationship fluidity, where commitment exists on a spectrum rather than being binary (serious/not serious).
NYC Slang
chill thing, no-cap situation, keeping it light
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