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emotional connection

[ɪˈmoʊʃənəl kəˈnɛkʃən]
nounpl: emotional connections
conexão emocional
1. A bond or relationship between people characterized by shared feelings, empathy, and mutual understanding
The emotional connection between the mother and child is unbreakable.
A conexão emocional entre a mãe e o filho é inquebrantável.
2. A sense of resonance or affinity felt toward someone, something, or an experience based on emotional response rather than rational reasoning
She felt an emotional connection to the music that moved her to tears.
Ela sentiu uma conexão emocional com a música que a moveu às lágrimas.
3. The ability to relate to and understand another person's feelings and experiences
Building an emotional connection with clients helps therapists provide better care.
Construir uma conexão emocional com os clientes ajuda os terapeutas a fornecer melhor atendimento.
Synonyms
emotional bondemotional tieaffective connectionheartfelt bondintimate connection
Antonyms
emotional distancedetachmentindifferencedisconnection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão emocional
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conexão emocional / vínculo emocional
both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
conexão emocional
standard business and psychological terminology
Portugal
ligação emocional / vínculo emocional
Portuguese European Portuguese prefers 'ligação' or 'vínculo' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to strike an emotional chord
to hit home emotionally
heartstrings tugged
to wear your heart on your sleeve
to connect on a deeper level
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