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rocky relationship

[ˈrɒki rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
noun phrasepl: rocky relationships
relacionamento conturbado
1. A relationship between two people that is unstable, characterized by frequent conflicts, disagreements, or periods of difficulty
Their rocky relationship finally ended after five years of constant arguments.
O relacionamento conturbado deles finalmente terminou após cinco anos de discussões constantes.
2. A romantic or personal connection marked by uncertainty and turbulence
The couple has had a rocky relationship since they got together.
O casal tem um relacionamento conturbado desde que ficaram juntos.
NYC Slang
on-and-off thing
Synonyms
turbulent relationshiptroubled relationshipunstable relationshipdifficult relationshipbumpy relationship
Antonyms
stable relationshipsmooth relationshipharmonious relationshiphealthy relationshipsolid relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento conturbado
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento turbulento
Commonly used, slightly more formal
São Paulo
relacionamento conturbado
Standard usage in business and casual contexts
Portugal
relação conturbada
'Relação' is more commonly used than 'relacionamento' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough patch
hit a rough spot
have your ups and downs
go through a rocky patch
relationship on the rocks
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