to flirt
1. to behave amorously without serious intent; to engage in playful romantic banter or interaction
She was flirting with him at the party all night.
Ela estava flertando com ele a noite toda na festa.
2. to tease or act in a coquettish manner toward someone
He likes to flirt with the waitress every time he goes to that café.
Ele gosta de flertar com a garçonete toda vez que vai àquele café.
3. to show superficial interest or consideration toward something
The company is flirting with the idea of expanding to Europe.
A empresa está flertando com a ideia de expandir para a Europa.
Flertar is a contemporary Portuguese word borrowed from English 'flirt,' widely used in Brazilian popular culture, music, and casual conversation. It carries a lighter, more playful connotation than traditional terms like 'cortejar' (court) and is frequently used in dating contexts, especially among younger generations. In Portugal, the term is less prevalent, with traditional Portuguese equivalents being preferred.
NYC Slang
to flirt, hit on, make moves on
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