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distant relationship
[/ˈdɪstənt rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
noun
pl: distant relationships
relação distante
1.
A family connection between people who are not closely related; a kinship that is removed by several generations or degrees
He discovered they had a distant relationship through a great-grandfather.
Ele descobriu que tinham uma relação distante através de um bisavô.
2.
An interpersonal connection characterized by emotional or physical distance; lack of closeness or intimacy
After the argument, they maintained only a distant relationship.
Após a discussão, eles mantiveram apenas uma relação distante.
Synonyms
remote relationship
loose connection
tenuous tie
acquaintance
Antonyms
close relationship
intimate relationship
immediate family
strong bond
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
relação distante
most common usage
São Paulo
relação afastada
alternative phrasing
Portugal
relação distante
used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a far cry from
at arm's length
keep one's distance
second cousin twice removed
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