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intimate connection

[/ˈɪntɪmət kəˈnɛkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: intimate connections / conexões íntimas
conexão íntima
1. A deep emotional or physical bond between people, characterized by closeness, trust, and personal understanding
They developed an intimate connection after years of friendship.
Eles desenvolveram uma conexão íntima após anos de amizade.
2. A close relationship involving sexual or romantic involvement
An intimate connection requires mutual respect and consent.
Uma conexão íntima requer respeito mútuo e consentimento.
3. A fundamental or intrinsic relationship between concepts or ideas
There is an intimate connection between language and culture.
Existe uma conexão íntima entre linguagem e cultura.
Synonyms
close relationshipdeep bondpersonal connectionemotional bond
Antonyms
distant relationshipsuperficial connectionestrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão íntima
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ligação íntima
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
vínculo profundo
More formal alternative
Portugal
ligação íntima
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to forge an intimate connection
to maintain an intimate connection
to break an intimate connection
estar ligado por laços íntimos
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