beijo
noun, everyday
The Brazilian word for "kiss" is beijo, and the verb "to kiss" is beijar. A small, affectionate kiss is a beijinho.
Meaning: kiss (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| beijo | noun, everyday |
| Beijar | verb |
| Beijinho | affectionate |
Um beijo or beijos is a very common way to end a message or a call to friends and family in Brazil. It does not have to be romantic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Brazilians greet each other with cheek kisses, and the number varies by region. This is part of why beijo appears in so many everyday phrases.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian chat messages bjs is the common short form of beijos.
Examples in context
- Me dá um beijo.Give me a kiss.
- Ele beijou a namorada.He kissed his girlfriend.
- Um beijo, até amanhã!A kiss, see you tomorrow!
Example conversation
Tati ends a phone call with her grandmother in Salvador. Dona Cecília is the grandmother.
- TatiTchau, vó. Eu te amo.Bye, grandma. I love you.
- Dona CecíliaEu também, minha querida.Me too, my dear.
- TatiUm beijo!A kiss!
