dampen one's enthusiasm

[/ˈdæmpən wʌnz ɛnˈθuːziæzəm/]

verb phrase

desanimar alguém; diminuir o entusiasmo de alguém

1. To reduce or lessen someone's excitement, eagerness, or positive feelings about something

The bad weather dampened our enthusiasm for the outdoor concert.

O mau tempo desanimou nosso entusiasmo pelo concerto ao ar livre.

2. To make someone less excited or confident about a project, idea, or activity

Negative feedback dampened the team's enthusiasm for the new proposal.

O feedback negativo diminuiu o entusiasmo da equipe pela nova proposta.

NYC Slang

harsh someone's vibe; kill the buzz

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desanimar alguém; minar o entusiasmo

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

tirar a animação; desanimar

Common colloquial usage

Portugal

diminuir o entusiasmo; desalentar

More formal in European Portuguese

put a damper on something

throw cold water on something

rain on someone's parade

take the wind out of someone's sails

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