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early dating

[ˈɜːrli ˈdeɪtɪŋ]
noun
namoro no início do relacionamento
1. The initial phase of a romantic relationship, typically the first few weeks or months when two people are getting to know each other
Early dating can be exciting but also nerve-wracking as you learn about your partner.
O namoro no início do relacionamento pode ser emocionante, mas também nervoso enquanto você conhece seu parceiro.
2. The process of establishing a romantic connection before becoming exclusive or committed
During early dating, couples often go out to movies and dinner to bond.
Durante o namoro no início, os casais costumam sair para filmes e jantar para se aproximarem.
NYC Slang
kickin' it
Synonyms
casual datinggetting to know someoneinitial courtshipearly stages of a relationship
Antonyms
serious relationshiplong-term commitmentmarriage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
namoro inicial
common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
ficando junto
more colloquial, refers to casual romantic involvement
São Paulo
começando a namorar
straightforward, literal translation
Portugal
relacionamento inicial
more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting your feet wet
testing the waters
feeling someone out
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