distant contact
[ˈdɪstənt ˈkɒntækt]
nounpl: distant contacts
contato distante
1. A person with whom one has a remote or tenuous connection; someone known indirectly or superficially
He is a distant contact from my college days whom I haven't spoken to in years.
Ele é um contato distante dos meus tempos de faculdade com quem não falo há anos.
2. Communication or interaction maintained at a far distance or with limited frequency
They maintained only distant contact through occasional emails.
Eles mantinham apenas um contato distante através de e-mails ocasionais.
3. In telecommunications, a connection established over a long distance
The distant contact was established via satellite link.
O contato distante foi estabelecido através de um link de satélite.
The concept of 'distant contact' is increasingly relevant in the digital age, both in Brazil and the USA, as social media and networking platforms have expanded the definition of acquaintances. In Brazilian culture, where personal relationships are often valued, distant contacts are sometimes viewed as potential networking opportunities in business contexts, particularly in São Paulo's corporate environment. In the USA, networking through distant contacts is more institutionalized and commonly discussed in professional development.
NYC Slang
random connection
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