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committed relationship

[/kəˈmɪtɪd rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
noun phrasepl: committed relationships
relacionamento sério
1. A romantic relationship between two people who have agreed to be exclusive and are working toward a future together
After dating for two years, they decided to have a committed relationship.
Depois de namorar por dois anos, eles decidiram ter um relacionamento sério.
2. A partnership based on mutual dedication, trust, and long-term commitment between partners
They wanted to build a committed relationship based on honesty and respect.
Eles queriam construir um relacionamento sério baseado em honestidade e respeito.
Synonyms
serious relationshiplong-term relationshipexclusive relationshipsteady relationship
Antonyms
casual relationshipflingone-night standuncommitted relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento sério
Most common term used in Brazil
Brazil
namoro firme
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
relacionamento comprometido
More formal Portuguese usage
Portugal
namoro sério
Common colloquial term in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the relationship to the next level
put a ring on it
go steady
be in a relationship
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