respond emotionally

[rɪˈspɒnd ɪˈmoʊʃənəli]

verb phrase

responder emocionalmente

1. to react to something with feelings or emotions rather than logic or reason

She responded emotionally to the news of his departure.

Ela respondeu emocionalmente à notícia da partida dele.

2. to display an emotional reaction to a stimulus or situation

He tends to respond emotionally during conflicts instead of thinking things through.

Ele tende a responder emocionalmente durante conflitos em vez de pensar nas coisas.

NYC Slang

get all feels about something; wear your heart on your sleeve

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

responder emocionalmente

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

responder com emoção

alternative phrasing common in colloquial speech

São Paulo

responder emocionalmente

formal and standard usage

Portugal

responder emocionalmente

standard European Portuguese

let your heart rule your head

wear your heart on your sleeve

get emotional

take it to heart

speak from the heart

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