beijo
/ˈbe(j).ʒu/masculine
The English word 'kiss' is translated into Portuguese as beijo.
beijo refers to a touch with the lips. It is a versatile and standard term used in Portuguese.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Which one should you use?
While beijo is the standard term, you may encounter other forms such as beijinho for a small or light kiss, beijoca for a friendly or affectionate kiss and beijão for a big or passionate kiss.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun beijo is masculine. To express the plural 'kisses', use beijos. Related verb forms include beijar (to touch lightly), beijar-se (to touch each other's lips) and raspar (to touch lightly).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbe(j).ʒu/.
Did you know?
- The diminutive form beijinho is frequently used as a way to say 'goodbye' in emails or phone calls, regardless of whether a physical kiss actually occurs.
- The verb beijar can be used metaphorically in Portuguese to describe things that look good together, such as saying 'as cores se beijam' to mean 'the colours blend beautifully'.
- The term 'beijo de Judas' is a common Portuguese idiom used to describe a betrayal by someone who appears to be a friend.
Examples in context
- Me dê um beijo.Give me a kiss.This sentence shows how to use beijo when asking for a kiss.Tatoeba #5611050 by carlosalberto, translation #1844204 by CK
- Só foi um beijo.It was just a kiss.This sentence uses beijo to describe a single kiss.Tatoeba #5168131 by bill, translation #2953067 by CK
- Ela não me beijou.She didn't kiss me.This sentence uses the related form beijo to describe the action of a past kiss.Tatoeba #5531268 by bill, translation #5521235 by Hybrid
- Gostaria de lhe dar um beijo na bochecha.I would like to give you a kiss on the cheek.
- Se despediram com beijocas nas bochechas.They said goodbye with kisses on the cheeks.
- Dê um beijinho para a vovó.Give grandma a little kiss.
- Ele deu um beijão nela antes de ir embora.He gave her a big kiss before leaving.
- 122 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are saying goodbye.
- CamilaUm beijo, Felipe!A kiss, Felipe!
- FelipeUm beijo para você também.A kiss for you too.
- CamilaAté amanhã!Until tomorrow!
- FelipeTchau, Camila!Bye, Camila!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiss” translations and entries beijo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
