hookup

[/ˈhʊk.ʌp/]

nounpl: hookups

conexão; encontro casual

1. A connection or link between devices, systems, or people

The internet hookup in this area is very fast.

A conexão de internet nesta área é muito rápida.

2. A casual romantic or sexual encounter between two people

They had a hookup at the party last night.

Eles tiveram um encontro casual na festa ontem à noite.

3. An arrangement or setup of equipment or utilities

The RV needs a water and electrical hookup.

A autocaravana precisa de uma conexão de água e eletricidade.

NYC Slang

hook up; a thing; a situation

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conexão; encontro casual; transa

Widely used in urban areas, especially among younger people

Rio de Janeiro

ficada; transa

Often refers to casual romantic/sexual encounters

São Paulo

conexão; encontro casual

More formal usage for technical connections

Portugal

ligação; encontro ocasional

Less commonly used; more literal translation preferred

to hook up with someone - ficar com alguém

hookup culture - cultura de encontros casuais

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