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superficial relationship

[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp]
nounfemininepl: superficial relationships / relacionamentos superficiais
relacionamento superficial
1. A relationship lacking depth, genuine emotional connection, or meaningful interaction between people
They maintained only a superficial relationship, exchanging pleasantries but never discussing anything personal.
Eles mantinham apenas um relacionamento superficial, trocando amenidades mas nunca discutindo nada pessoal.
2. A connection based solely on surface-level interests or circumstances rather than authentic compatibility
Their superficial relationship ended once they stopped attending the same social events.
O relacionamento superficial deles terminou assim que pararam de frequentar os mesmos eventos sociais.
NYC Slang
surface-level thing / fake vibes
Synonyms
shallow relationshipsurface-level relationshipcasual relationshiprelacionamento rasorelacionamento passageiro
Antonyms
deep relationshipmeaningful relationshipintimate relationshiprelacionamento profundorelacionamento significativo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento superficial
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento raso
More colloquial alternative commonly used
São Paulo
relacionamento superficial
Standard formal usage
Portugal
relacionamento superficial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

scratch the surface
skin-deep
apenas na superfície
não vai além da superfície
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