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light commitment

[/laɪt kəˈmɪtmənt/]
nounpl: light commitments
compromisso leve
1. A casual or minimal obligation that requires little time, effort, or emotional investment
They decided to keep their relationship as a light commitment without serious expectations.
Eles decidiram manter seu relacionamento como um compromisso leve sem expectativas sérias.
2. A flexible agreement or promise with minimal binding terms or consequences
The volunteer position is a light commitment, requiring only a few hours per month.
A posição de voluntário é um compromisso leve, exigindo apenas algumas horas por mês.
NYC Slang
chill commitment
Synonyms
casual commitmentloose commitmentflexible arrangementminimal obligationlow-pressure agreement
Antonyms
serious commitmentheavy commitmentbinding obligationstrict commitmentmajor responsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso leve
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
compromisso tranquilo
Alternative colloquial usage in São Paulo
Portugal
compromisso ligeiro
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it light
no strings attached
take it easy
play it cool
low-key arrangement
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