empathic connection

[em-PATH-ik kuh-NEK-shun]

nounpl: empathic connections

conexão empática

1. A deep emotional bond between individuals characterized by the ability to understand and share each other's feelings and perspectives

The therapist established an empathic connection with her patient, allowing them to open up about their trauma.

A terapeuta estabeleceu uma conexão empática com seu paciente, permitindo que ele abrisse sobre seu trauma.

2. A moment of mutual understanding where one person genuinely comprehends another's emotional state or experience

They felt an empathic connection when they realized they had both experienced similar losses.

Sentiram uma conexão empática quando perceberam que ambos tinham vivenciado perdas similares.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conexão empática

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ligação empática

Alternative colloquial form

São Paulo

conexão empática

Most common formal usage

Portugal

ligação empática / conexão empática

Both forms are acceptable; ligação slightly more prevalent in European Portuguese

to strike a chord with someone

to be on the same wavelength

to feel someone's pain

estar na mesma frequência

tocar no coração de alguém

compreender o sentimento de alguém

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