← Back to Fala2Me

uniões comprometidas

[u-ni-ˈõeʃ kõ-pro-me-ˈti-dɐʃ]
nounfemininepl: N/A (already plural)
committed relationships/unions
1. Romantic or legal partnerships where both parties have made a commitment to each other, typically implying exclusivity and intent for long-term partnership
They decided to formalize their committed relationship with marriage.
Eles decidiram formalizar sua união comprometida com o casamento.
2. Labor unions or organizations that have pledged to specific obligations or agreements
The committed unions signed the new labor agreement.
As uniões comprometidas assinaram o novo acordo trabalhista.
3. Political or diplomatic alliances that have made binding commitments
The committed unions of neighboring countries strengthened regional stability.
As uniões comprometidas dos países vizinhos fortaleceram a estabilidade regional.
NYC Slang
serious relationships / locked down
Synonyms
parcerias estáveisrelacionamentos sériosuniões formaisalianças comprometidasrelacionamentos duradouros
Antonyms
relacionamentos casuaisuniões temporáriasparcerias descomprometidasrelacionamentos passageiros

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamentos comprometidos / uniões estáveis
Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
uniões comprometidas / parcerias sérias
Urban usage, similar to general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
uniões comprometidas / relacionamentos firmes
Colloquial variation may include 'relacionamentos firmes'
Portugal
uniões comprometidas / associações comprometidas
Used similarly, with possible emphasis on formal associations

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar em uma união comprometida
comprometer-se em uma união
uma união bem consolidada
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →