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talking stage

[ˈtɔːkɪŋ steɪdʒ]
noun
fase de conversa / estágio de conversa
1. An informal romantic relationship where two people are getting to know each other through conversation, typically before officially dating or establishing a committed relationship
We've been in the talking stage for a few weeks now, but we haven't made things official yet.
Estamos na fase de conversa há algumas semanas, mas ainda não oficializamos o relacionamento.
2. The initial phase of romantic interest characterized primarily by texting, calling, or casual conversations without clear commitment
They're just in the talking stage—no need to assume they're dating.
Eles estão apenas trocando mensagens—não precisa assumir que estão namorando.
NYC Slang
kickin' it
Synonyms
dating phasegetting to know each otherinitial courtshipflirting stage
Antonyms
committed relationshipexclusive datingmarriage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fase de conversa / ficando / cilada
Commonly used in dating contexts among younger generations
São Paulo
fase de conversa / ficada
Urban slang usage
Rio de Janeiro
cilada / negócio de conversa
Colloquial dating terminology
Portugal
fase de conversa / pré-namoro
Less commonly used; more formal equivalent preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

take things slow
keep it casual
test the waters
see where it goes
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