beijos
beijos is the Portuguese way to say kisses.
beijos is an affectionate closing used at the end of a letter or message to friends and family. In digital messaging, it is frequently used as a standalone closing sentence at the end of a text or email.
Which one should you use?
While beijos is used for friends and family, a more formal or neutral sign-off would be abraços (hugs).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The plural form beijos is a common informal way to sign off messages to friends and family. Other informal and affectionate variants include beijinhos, which is used among friends and beijocas, which conveys a playful and warm tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is beijo, while the plural form used for the sign-off is beijos.
Did you know?
- In some Portuguese-speaking cultures, the physical act of greeting with 'beijos' involves air kisses on the cheeks rather than contact with the lips.
- The act of giving beijos as a greeting is generally gender-neutral in many Brazilian contexts, meaning women may greet men and men may greet women with cheek kisses.
- In many digital contexts, Portuguese speakers might use 'bj' as a shorthand for 'beijos', similar to how an English speaker might use 'x' for kisses.
Examples in context
- Você gosta dos meus beijos?Do you like my kisses?This sentence shows how to use beijos when asking if someone likes your kisses.Tatoeba #8551299 by Ricardo14, translation #13358199 by rul
- Te vejo na segunda. Beijos!See you Monday. Kisses!This sentence shows beijos used as a sign-off after saying see you on Monday.Tatoeba #10515874 by Ricardo14, translation #10538122 by clfrye
- Sinto falta dos beijos dele.I miss his kisses.This sentence shows how to express missing someone's beijos.Tatoeba #5468709 by ToinhoAlam, translation #2829723 by Hybrid
- Oi, amiga! Estou com saudades. Beijinhos!Hi, friend! I miss you. Kisses!
- Ei, galera! Ótimo encontrá-los hoje. Beijocas!Hey, guys! Great to see you all today. Kisses!
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Example conversation
Rodrigo is sending a WhatsApp message to Camila.
- RodrigoOi, Camila! Já cheguei em casa.Hi, Camila! I'm already home.
- CamilaQue bom, Rodrigo. Descanse bastante!That's good, Rodrigo. Get some rest!
- RodrigoVou fazer isso. Beijos!I will do that. Kisses!
- CamilaBeijos, até amanhã!Kisses, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
