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distanciamento

[dis.tɐ̃.si.a.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: distanciamentos
distancing
1. The act or process of moving away or creating physical or emotional separation between people or things
The social distancing measures were implemented to prevent disease spread.
As medidas de distanciamento social foram implementadas para prevenir a propagação da doença.
2. A psychological or relational withdrawal; cooling of affection or interest
There has been a gradual distancing between the two friends.
Houve um distanciamento gradual entre os dois amigos.
3. The state or condition of being distant or remote
The distancing of the city from nature is a growing concern.
O distanciamento da cidade da natureza é uma preocupação crescente.
Synonyms
afastamentoseparaçãoisolamentodesligamento
Antonyms
aproximaçãoproximidadeuniãointimidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distanciamento
Standard usage, commonly used in contemporary contexts
São Paulo
distanciamento
Standard usage, widely used in social and medical discourse
Portugal
distanciamento
Standard usage, equivalent to English 'distancing'

Related Idioms & Phrases

distanciamento social
distanciamento emocional
manter distanciamento
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