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continued dating

[kənˈtɪnjuːd ˈdeɪtɪŋ]
noun/verb phrase
namoro continuado
1. The act of maintaining or persisting in a romantic relationship over time; ongoing courtship or romantic involvement between two people
After their initial meeting, they decided on continued dating to see if they were compatible.
Após o encontro inicial, eles decidiram pelo namoro continuado para verificar se eram compatíveis.
2. A pattern of regular romantic meetings and interactions that extend beyond a single occasion
Continued dating helped them build trust and understanding.
O namoro continuado os ajudou a construir confiança e compreensão.
NYC Slang
seeing each other
Synonyms
ongoing relationshipsustained courtshippersistent datingsteady dating
Antonyms
one-time datesingle encountercasual meetingbreakup

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
namoro continuado
Standard usage referring to ongoing romantic relationship
Rio de Janeiro
ficar junto
More colloquial, informal expression for dating continuously
São Paulo
namoro sério
Often used to emphasize commitment in ongoing dating
Portugal
namoro contínuo
Standard Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

going steady
keeping it going
staying together
giving it a shot
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