create bonds

[kriˈeɪt bɑndz]
verb phrase
criar vínculos
1. to establish emotional, social, or professional connections between people
The team-building activities help create bonds among colleagues.
As atividades de integração ajudam a criar vínculos entre colegas.
2. to form lasting relationships through shared experiences or interactions
Parents create bonds with their children through daily interactions.
Os pais criam vínculos com seus filhos através de interações diárias.
3. to issue or establish financial bonds or debt securities
The government decided to create bonds to finance infrastructure projects.
O governo decidiu criar títulos para financiar projetos de infraestrutura.
In Brazilian culture, creating bonds (criar vínculos) is highly valued in both personal and professional relationships. In business contexts, companies invest in team-building activities specifically to 'criar vínculos'. In the USA, this concept is similarly important but often framed around 'networking' and 'building relationships'. In Portugal, the phrase 'criar ligações' is more common in everyday speech.
NYC Slang
build connections; make friends; vibe with someone
Synonyms / Sinônimos
establish connectionsforge relationshipsbuild connectionsdevelop tiesform attachments
Antonyms / Antônimos
break bondssever tiesdisconnectisolateseparate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criar vínculos
most common and widely used translation
Rio de Janeiro
criar laços
alternative phrasing, equally common
São Paulo
criar vínculos
standard usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
criar ligações
Portuguese European variant; 'vínculos' also used but less common

Related Words

bondingconnectionrelationshipemotional attachmenttrust

Related Idioms & Phrases

build bridges
hit it off
break the ice
form an attachment
tie the knot
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