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keeping it casual

[ˈkiːpɪŋ ɪt ˈkæʒuəl]
verb phrase
manter as coisas simples/descontraídas
1. To maintain a relaxed, informal, or non-serious approach to a relationship, situation, or interaction
We're just keeping it casual right now, nothing serious.
Estamos apenas mantendo as coisas descontraídas agora, nada sério.
2. To avoid formality, pressure, or commitment in a dating relationship
He wants to keep it casual without any expectations.
Ele quer manter algo casual sem expectativas.
3. To dress or behave in a relaxed, unpretentious manner
Let's keep it casual for the party - jeans and a t-shirt are fine.
Vamos manter um visual casual para a festa - jeans e camiseta estão ótimos.
NYC Slang
keepin' it chill
Synonyms
keeping it low-keyplaying it cooltaking it easystaying relaxed
Antonyms
getting seriousformalizingcommittingbeing intense

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter as coisas descontraídas/simples
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
deixar as coisas na levada
More informal, colloquial expression
São Paulo
manter algo casual/tranquilo
Contemporary urban usage
Portugal
manter as coisas simples/descontraídas
Similar to Brazilian usage but with slightly different intonation

Related Idioms & Phrases

no strings attached
on the down low
play it cool
chill vibe
low-key dating
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