cala a boca e me beija
The English phrase "shut up and kiss me" is translated into Portuguese as cala a boca e me beija.
This phrase is a romantic or playful command used to tell someone to stop talking and start kissing. While the component cala a boca can be used rudely to silence someone, within this specific phrase, it is typically used in a playful or romantic way.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cala a boca (shut the mouth), e (and) and me beija (kiss me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form cala a boca e me beija is informal and is used between people who are already close or in a romantic context. Another informal way to express this sentiment is Fica quieto(a) e me dá um beijo.
Did you know?
- While cala a boca is a command to stop talking, Portuguese also uses the expression engole o sapo, meaning 'swallow the toad', to describe staying silent when you are upset.
- The word boca used in the expression for 'shut up' is actually of Celtic origin, rather than being a direct descendant of Latin.
- The word beijinho, meaning 'little kiss', is commonly used as a friendly greeting or a way to end a message between non-romantic partners.
Examples in context
- Cala a boca e me beija!Shut up and kiss me!This example shows how to use the phrase cala a boca e me beija.Tatoeba #5498608 by bill, translation #2173753 by Hybrid
- Cala a boca e me beija agora!Shut up and kiss me now!
- Não diga mais nada, cala a boca e me beija.Don't say anything else, shut up and kiss me.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is flirting in the living room.
- RodrigoVocê fala demais, Camila.You talk too much, Camila.
- CamilaEu só estou tentando explicar!I'm just trying to explain!
- RodrigoCala a boca e me beija.Shut up and kiss me.
- CamilaTudo bem, Rodrigo.Alright, Rodrigo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, boca, e, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
