beijos
The English phrase "kisses" is translated into Portuguese as beijos.
beijos is used as an informal way to say goodbye or to end a message to someone you love or like. In digital communication, you might also see the English loanword xoxo used to mean the same thing. To add a sense of tenderness to your sign-off, you can use the phrase com carinho, which means "with affection".
What does it mean word for word?
beijos is the plural form of the noun beijo, which means "kiss".
Which one should you use?
While beijos is used for friends and loved ones, the diminutive form beijinhos (literally "little kisses") is a common, slightly more affectionate or cute variation used in messages.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
beijos is an informal sign-off used in text messages, emails or when saying goodbye to people you have a friendly or affectionate relationship with. The diminutive beijinhos is also informal and is specifically used among friends or when addressing children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is beijo.
Did you know?
- In digital chats, a single beijo can sometimes feel more intense or 'heavy' than the plural beijos, which is often used as a lighter, standard friendly greeting.
- In Brazil, it is common for friends and family to greet each other with air kisses on the cheeks, and the number of kisses varies by city and region.
- The Portuguese word beijo shares an ancient root with the Spanish beso, but the Portuguese version evolved a distinct sound that reflects the language's unique phonetic history.
Examples in context
- Você gosta dos meus beijos?Do you like my kisses?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes your beijos.Tatoeba #8551299 by Ricardo14, translation #13358199 by rul
- Te vejo na segunda. Beijos!See you Monday. Kisses!This sentence shows how to use beijos as a sign-off when saying goodbye.Tatoeba #10515874 by Ricardo14, translation #10538122 by clfrye
- Sinto falta dos beijos dele.I miss his kisses.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone misses his beijos.Tatoeba #5468709 by ToinhoAlam, translation #2829723 by Hybrid
- Agradeço sua gentileza. Beijos!Thank you for your kindness. Kisses!
- Desejo-lhe um bom dia. Um beijo!Wishing you a good day. A kiss!
- Parabéns pelo seu aniversário! Beijos com carinho!Congratulations on your birthday! Kisses with affection!
- Até logo! Beijinhos!See you soon! Kisses!
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are ending a phone call at night.
- BeatrizBoa noite, Gabriel. Beijos!Good night, Gabriel. Kisses!
- GabrielBoa noite, Beatriz. Durma bem.Good night, Beatriz. Sleep well.
- BeatrizObrigada. Beijos para você.Thank you. Kisses to you.
- GabrielTchau, até amanhã.Bye, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
