in sync

[/ɪn sɪŋk/]
adjective/adverbial phrase
em sincronia; sincronizado; em sintonia
1. moving, operating, or happening at the same time or rate; in perfect coordination
The dancers moved in sync with the music.
Os dançarinos se moviam em sincronia com a música.
2. in agreement or harmony with someone or something; on the same wavelength
Our team needs to be in sync to win the championship.
Nosso time precisa estar em sintonia para vencer o campeonato.
3. properly aligned or coordinated in a technical or digital context
Make sure your files are in sync across all devices.
Certifique-se de que seus arquivos estão sincronizados em todos os dispositivos.
The phrase 'in sync' is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in music, dance, technology, and team collaboration. In Brazil, it has become increasingly common in tech and corporate environments, often borrowed directly as 'sincronizado' or adapted as 'em sincronia'. The expression reflects modern, informal communication and is popular in younger demographics and digital contexts.
NYC Slang
on the same page; vibing together
Synonyms / Sinônimos
synchronizedcoordinatedalignedin harmonyon the same pagein agreement
Antonyms / Antônimos
out of syncdesynchronizedmisalignedin disagreementoff the beat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em sincronia; sincronizado
Most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
na sintonia; sincronizado
Colloquial variation, 'na sintonia' emphasizes harmony and agreement
São Paulo
sincronizado; alinhado
More technical usage, especially in business and tech contexts
Portugal
sincronizado; em sintonia
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight preference for 'sincronizado'

Related Words

synchronizesynchronizationcoordinationharmonytimingrhythm

Related Idioms & Phrases

get in sync with someone
stay in sync
fall out of sync
work in sync
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