beijos
neutral, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "kisses" is beijos. Brazilians also write beijinhos for a softer "little kisses", and bjs is the short form used in text messages.
Meaning: kisses, also used to sign off (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| beijos | neutral, Brazil |
| beijinhos | affectionate, Brazil |
| bjs | texting |
Beijos often closes a message or a phone call between friends and family, much like "love" or "xoxo" in English. It is not romantic by itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil people often sign off with Beijo or Beijos even to casual friends. The version Um beijo is also common.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular is beijo. The ending -inhos makes the word smaller and more affectionate.
Did you know?
- The text abbreviation bjs is widely used in Brazilian chats and sometimes written as bj.
Examples in context
- Mande beijos para a sua mãe.Send kisses to your mom.
- Beijos, a gente se fala!Kisses, we will talk soon!
- Um beijo e até amanhã.A kiss and see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Marina ends a phone call with her aunt Sônia.
- MarinaTia, preciso desligar.Aunt, I have to hang up.
- SôniaTudo bem, querida. Beijos!All right, dear. Kisses!
- MarinaBeijos, tia!Kisses, aunt!
