fofo
very common, Brazil
The most popular word for "cute" in Brazil is fofo, or fofa for feminine nouns. It is also called bonitinho and uma graça.
Meaning: charming and sweet (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| fofo | very common, Brazil |
| bonitinho | mild |
| uma graça | warm |
Brazilians say Que fofo! for babies, puppies, outfits and kind gestures.
Which one should you use?
Bonitinho means "pretty in a small way" and can be slightly lukewarm. Uma graça means "a delight" and is used for sweet children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the noun. Um gatinho fofo is a cute kitten and uma menina fofa is a cute girl.
Did you know?
- The word fofo also means "soft" or "fluffy", which explains why it fits plush toys and puppies.
Examples in context
- Essa blusa é fofa.This top is cute.
- A sua filha é uma graça.Your daughter is a delight.
Example conversation
Isabela meets her friend Rita and her new puppy in a park in São Paulo.
- IsabelaQue cachorrinho fofo!What a cute puppy!
- RitaEle se chama Pipoca.His name is Pipoca.
- IsabelaQue nome fofo também.What a cute name too.
