flertar
to flirt
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/flɛɾ.ˈtaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Flertar' is a loanword from English used primarily in Brazilian Portuguese. In Portugal, 'namoriscar' or 'atirar-se a alguém' are more traditional ways to express flirting. Brazilian culture is generally more open about flirting, while Portuguese culture can be more reserved in initial romantic approaches.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele estava a flertar com ela toda a noite.
He was flirting with her all night.
Não sei flertar, fico sempre nervoso.
I don't know how to flirt, I always get nervous.