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cultivating intimacy

[KUL-ti-vay-ting in-TIM-uh-see]
verb phrase
cultivando intimidade
1. The process of intentionally developing closeness, trust, and emotional or physical connection in a relationship
Cultivating intimacy requires open communication and vulnerability between partners.
Cultivar intimidade requer comunicação aberta e vulnerabilidade entre os parceiros.
2. Building deeper personal connections through shared experiences and emotional bonding
They spent years cultivating intimacy through meaningful conversations and quality time together.
Eles passaram anos cultivando intimidade através de conversas significativas e tempo de qualidade juntos.
NYC Slang
gettin' close / buildin' that connection
Synonyms
building closenessdeveloping connectionstrengthening bondsnurturing relationshipsfostering emotional connection
Antonyms
maintaining distancebuilding wallscreating distanceisolating oneself

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cultivando intimidade
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
construindo intimidade
Alternative using 'construindo' (building) is also common
Portugal
cultivar intimidade
Standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolvendo intimidade
Alternative using 'desenvolvendo' (developing) preferred in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down walls
letting someone in
opening up
getting to know someone
deepening the connection
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