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strengthening a relationship

[/ˈstreŋθənɪŋ ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
verb phrase / gerund
fortalecer um relacionamento / reforçar uma relação
1. The process of making a relationship stronger, more stable, and more emotionally connected
Strengthening a relationship requires open communication and mutual trust.
Fortalecer um relacionamento exige comunicação aberta e confiança mútua.
2. Taking deliberate actions to improve the quality and stability of a bond between people
They focused on strengthening their relationship by spending quality time together.
Eles se concentraram em reforçar o relacionamento passando tempo de qualidade juntos.
Synonyms
consolidating a relationshipdeepening a bondimproving a connectionnurturing a relationshipreinforcing a partnership
Antonyms
weakening a relationshipdamaging a relationshipstraining a bondbreaking updeteriorating a connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer o relacionamento / reforçar a relação
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
consolidar o relacionamento
Common in more formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aprofundar o relacionamento
Also used to emphasize deepening of emotional bonds
Portugal
solidificar a relação / reforçar a relação
Slightly different phrasing preference in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make it work
go the distance
build bridges
stand the test of time
weather the storm
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