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smooth relations

[/smuːð rɪˈleɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
relações harmoniosas
1. Peaceful, friendly, and trouble-free interactions or connections between people, groups, or nations
The company maintains smooth relations with all its suppliers.
A empresa mantém relações harmoniosas com todos os seus fornecedores.
2. The absence of conflict or friction in a relationship or diplomatic situation
Both countries want to preserve smooth relations between them.
Ambos os países desejam preservar relações harmoniosas entre eles.
Synonyms
cordial relationsfriendly relationspeaceful relationsharmonious relationsgood relations
Antonyms
tense relationsstrained relationstroubled relationsfractious relationshostile relations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relações harmoniosas; relações tranquilas
Commonly used in diplomatic and business contexts
Portugal
relações cordiais; relações pacíficas
Both terms are equally acceptable in Portuguese Portuguese
General
boas relações
More informal alternative across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the peace
bury the hatchet
let sleeping dogs lie
build bridges
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