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initial courtship
[ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈkɔːtʃɪp]
noun phrase
pl: initial courtships
namoro inicial
1.
the early stage of a romantic relationship when two people are beginning to develop feelings and spend time together
During the initial courtship, they discovered they shared many interests.
Durante o namoro inicial, eles descobriram que compartilhavam muitos interesses.
2.
the first phase of dating or romantic pursuit between potential partners
The initial courtship period is often filled with excitement and anticipation.
O período inicial do namoro costuma ser cheio de emoção e antecipação.
NYC Slang
early dating phase; getting to know each other
Synonyms
early dating
beginning of a relationship
courtship phase
early romance
Antonyms
long-term relationship
established relationship
marriage
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
namoro inicial
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
começo do namoro
alternative phrasing emphasizing the beginning phase
Portugal
namoro inicial
same as Brazilian usage, also 'paixão inicial' in romantic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
the honeymoon phase
butterflies in the stomach
head over heels
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