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maintaining a relationship

[meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
verb phrase
manter um relacionamento
1. The act of keeping a romantic or personal relationship in good condition through effort, communication, and commitment
Maintaining a relationship requires trust and open communication.
Manter um relacionamento requer confiança e comunicação aberta.
2. To continue and preserve a connection between people over time
They work hard at maintaining a relationship despite living far apart.
Eles trabalham duro para manter um relacionamento apesar de viverem longe um do outro.
NYC Slang
keeping it together with your boo
Synonyms
keeping a relationshipsustaining a relationshipnurturing a relationshippreserving a relationship
Antonyms
breaking upending a relationshipabandoning a relationshipneglecting a relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter um relacionamento
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
manter um relacionamento
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
manter um relacionamento
Standard usage, occasionally 'levar um relacionamento'
Portugal
manter uma relação
Portuguese uses 'relação' more commonly than 'relacionamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make it work
stay strong
go the distance
keep the spark alive
invest in your relationship
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