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long-distance relationship

[/lɔːŋ ˈdɪstəns rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
nounpl: long-distance relationships
relacionamento de longa distância
1. A romantic relationship between two people who live far apart and cannot see each other regularly
They maintained a long-distance relationship for two years before he moved to her city.
Eles mantiveram um relacionamento de longa distância por dois anos antes dele se mudar para a cidade dela.
2. A commitment between partners separated by geographic distance, typically sustained through communication technology
Long-distance relationships require trust and frequent communication.
Relacionamentos de longa distância exigem confiança e comunicação frequente.
Synonyms
LDR (acronym)distance relationshipgeographically separated relationship
Antonyms
local relationshipproximate relationshipsame-city relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento de longa distância
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
namoro de longa distância
Colloquial variant emphasizing dating aspect
Portugal
relação de longa distância
Slightly more formal, 'relação' preferred over 'relacionamento'
Brazil
LDR
Used among younger generations in digital contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

absence makes the heart grow fonder
love conquers distance
make it work
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