face-to-face

[/feɪs tə feɪs/]

adjective/adverb

face a face; presencialmente

1. in direct contact or close proximity with another person; meeting or communicating in person

We had a face-to-face meeting with the client yesterday.

Tivemos uma reunião presencial com o cliente ontem.

2. directly confronting someone or something

The two opponents stood face-to-face before the match.

Os dois adversários ficaram frente a frente antes da partida.

3. involving direct personal interaction rather than electronic or remote communication

Face-to-face conversation is more effective than email.

A conversa presencial é mais eficaz do que o e-mail.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

presencialmente; face a face

most commonly used in professional and formal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

frente a frente; presencialmente

both terms are frequently used

São Paulo

presencialmente; face a face

preferred in business environments

Portugal

cara a cara; presencialmente; frente a frente

cara a cara is very common in Portugal

come face-to-face with (something)

stand face-to-face

bring (someone) face-to-face with reality

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