dar em cima
to hit on / to come on to
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈdaʁ ẽ ˈsi.mɐ/
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Cultural Note
Dar em cima is more aggressive than paquerar — it implies persistent, obvious advances. It can be positive ('she was clearly interested') or negative ('he wouldn't stop hitting on me'). In Brazil, it's one of the most common expressions for describing flirtatious behavior.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele deu em cima de mim a noite toda.
He was hitting on me all night.
Ela não percebeu que ele estava dando em cima.
She didn't realize he was coming on to her.