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long-distance romance

[/lɔŋ ˈdɪstəns roʊˈmæns/]
nounpl: long-distance romances
romance de longa distância
1. A romantic relationship between two people who live far apart and have limited face-to-face contact
They maintained a long-distance romance for three years before finally moving to the same city.
Eles mantiveram um romance de longa distância por três anos antes de finalmente se mudarem para a mesma cidade.
2. A relationship that relies heavily on communication through phone calls, video chats, and messages
Managing a long-distance romance requires trust and commitment from both partners.
Manter um romance de longa distância requer confiança e comprometimento de ambos os parceiros.
Synonyms
long-distance relationshipLDRdistant romanceremote relationship
Antonyms
local romanceproximate relationshipsame-city relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
romance de longa distância
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
romance à distância
Common variation in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento à distância
Often used interchangeably with romance
Portugal
relação amorosa de longa distância
More formal phrasing preferred in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

absence makes the heart grow fonder
love conquers all
keeping the flame alive
making it work from afar
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