me dá um beijo
To say "give me a kiss" in Portuguese, use me dá um beijo.
This phrase is a request for someone to kiss the speaker. The word beijo can refer to a romantic kiss or a friendly peck on the cheek, depending on the context and social setting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of me (me), dá (give), um (a) and beijo (kiss).
Did you know?
- The word beijo is frequently used as a way to say 'goodbye' in casual emails or text messages, even between people who are not romantic partners.
- In Brazil, the number of beijos exchanged during a greeting varies by city. People in Rio de Janeiro typically give two kisses, while those in São Paulo usually give only one.
- The word beijo comes from the Vulgar Latin baisu(m), which evolved from the classical Latin bāsium.
Examples in context
- Você me dá um beijo?Can you give me a kiss?This sentence shows how to phrase the request as a question.Tatoeba #3180821 by carlosalberto, translation #10657021 by carlosalberto
- "Você me dá um beijo?", perguntei. E aconteceu! Da noite e do desejo, o amor surgiu… E eu ressuscitei."Will you give me a kiss?" I asked. And it happened! From the night and the desire, love arose… And I was resurrected.This sentence provides a more poetic or narrative context for the request.Tatoeba #13633963 by carlosalberto, translation #13634040 by carlosalberto
- Dê-me um beijo, por favor.Give me a kiss, please.
- Me dá um beijo?Could you give me a kiss?
- Vem cá me dar um beijo!Come here and give me a kiss!
- Me dá um beijinho?Could you give me a little kiss?
- Amor, me dá um beijo?Love, could you give me a kiss?
- Antes de sair, me dá um beijo.Before leaving, give me a kiss.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are saying goodbye at the front door.
- FelipeJá estou com saudades, me dá um beijo?I miss you already, give me a kiss?
- JulianaClaro, meu amor.Of course, my love.
- FelipeVocê é muito carinhosa.You are very affectionate.
- JulianaTchau, até logo!Bye, see you later!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beijo, dá, me, um, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
