que fofo, querido
/ki ˈfo.fu keˈɾi.du/word by word
The English phrase "so cute, dear" is translated into Portuguese as que fofo, querido.
The phrase can be used to react to something adorable. You may also use the shorter exclamation que fofo on its own to express that something is cute without adding the word for dear.
What does it mean word for word?
In this context, que functions as an exclamatory particle meaning how or how much.
Which one should you use?
The default form que fofo, querido uses masculine endings, which is the standard way to address a male or to use a generic masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the person being addressed or the object being described is feminine, the adjectives must change to the feminine forms que fofa, querida.
Did you know?
- The word fofo is an onomatopoeic expression, meaning it was created to mimic the soft, muffled sounds associated with something plush or gentle.
- In Brazil, the term fofo is often used sarcastically to describe someone who is acting overly sweet or naive to the point of being irritating.
- Although querido is the standard form for 'dear', using it with a stranger in Brazil can sometimes feel overly intimate or even patronizing depending on the tone.
Examples in context
- Olha esse gatinho, que fofo, querido.Look at this kitten, so cute, dear.
Example conversation
Felipe shows Mariana a photo of a puppy on his phone.
- FelipeMariana, olhe esta foto do cachorro.Mariana, look at this photo of the dog.
- MarianaAh, que fofo, querido!Ah, so cute, dear!
- FelipeEle é muito pequeno e engraçado.He is very small and funny.
- MarianaEu quero um igual.I want one just like it.
