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encontro cara a cara

[eŋˈkõtru ˈkaɾa a ˈkaɾa]
nounmasculinepl: encontros cara a cara
face-to-face meeting
1. A direct, in-person meeting or encounter between two or more people
We arranged a face-to-face meeting to discuss the project details.
Marcamos um encontro cara a cara para discutir os detalhes do projeto.
2. A confrontation or direct confrontation between opposing parties
The two rivals had a face-to-face confrontation at the event.
Os dois rivais tiveram um encontro cara a cara no evento.
3. A direct encounter without intermediaries or mediation
A face-to-face conversation is often more effective than email.
Um encontro cara a cara é frequentemente mais eficaz que email.
NYC Slang
face-to-face, in-person meeting, sit-down
Synonyms
reunião presencialencontro diretoentrevista pessoalconfrontação diretatête-à-tête
Antonyms
encontro virtualconferência remotacomunicação à distânciareunião online

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encontro cara a cara
Most common usage in casual and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
encontro cara a cara
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'cara a cara'
São Paulo
encontro cara a cara
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
encontro cara a cara
Standard usage; also 'reunião presencial' in formal settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

cara a cara
frente a frente
de frente
pessoalmente
na presença de
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