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flerte

[fler-tə]
nounmasculinepl: floertes
flirtation
1. A playful, superficial romantic interaction or exchange between two people
Their flirtation was just harmless fun at the party.
O flerte deles era apenas uma diversão inofensiva na festa.
2. The act of behaving amorously without serious intention
She enjoyed the flirtation but wasn't interested in a relationship.
Ela gostava do flerte mas não estava interessada em um relacionamento.
NYC Slang
flirting, macking
Synonyms
flertargalanteiocantadapaquera
Antonyms
desinteresseindiferença

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flerte
Standard usage; commonly used in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
flerte
Widely used; part of local colloquial speech
São Paulo
flerte
Common in urban settings
Portugal
flerte
Less commonly used; 'galanteio' or 'paquera' may be preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

um flerte inocente
flerte de adolescente
flerte sem compromisso
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