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serious dating

[ˈsɪriəs ˈdeɪtɪŋ]
noun
namoro sério
1. A romantic relationship between two people with the intention of commitment and potential long-term partnership, as opposed to casual dating
After dating for a few months, they decided to have serious dating and discuss their future together.
Depois de namorar por alguns meses, eles decidiram ter um namoro sério e discutir o futuro juntos.
2. Dating with the explicit goal of finding a life partner or spouse
She is looking for serious dating, not just casual encounters.
Ela está procurando um namoro sério, não apenas encontros casuais.
NYC Slang
locked in / exclusive / for real
Synonyms
committed datingexclusive datingsteady datingcommitted relationship
Antonyms
casual datinghookupflingdating around

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
namoro sério
Most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
namoro sério / relacionamento comprometido
Both terms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
namoro de verdade
Informal alternative meaning 'real dating'
Portugal
namoro sério / relação séria
Both terms are used; 'relação séria' is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

to take things seriously
to commit to a relationship
to get serious with someone
to settle down
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