muito fofo
/ˈmũj̃.tu ˈfo.fu/word by word
The English phrase "very cute" is translated into Portuguese as muito fofo.
muito fofo is used to describe someone or something that is extremely endearing or attractive in a sweet way.
What does it mean word for word?
The word fofo literally means "fluffy" or "soft" to the touch, which is why it is used to mean "cute" in a sweet, endearing sense.
Which one should you use?
While muito fofo implies a sweet, endearing or "precious" kind of cuteness, muito bonito is used for general physical beauty or attractiveness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to the feminine form muito fofa if the subject is a feminine noun. The phrase becomes muito fofos when describing a group of males or a mixed-gender group. The phrase becomes muito fofas when describing a group of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmũj̃.tu ˈfo.fu/
Did you know?
- The word fofo is onomatopoeic, meaning its sound was designed to mimic the soft, airy feeling of something fluffy.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, fofo can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is being overly sentimental or 'sappy' in an annoying way.
- While English speakers use 'cute' for many things, a Portuguese speaker might prefer fofinho, a diminutive of fofo, to express an even higher level of endearment.
Examples in context
- O gato é muito fofo.The cat is very cute.This sentence is useful for describing a cat using muito fofo.Tatoeba #1483881 by rafael8243, translation #44566 by CK
- Robin fica muito fofo quando está dormindo.Robin looks very cute when he's sleeping.This sentence shows how to describe someone looking cute while sleeping using muito fofo.Tatoeba #11038186 by Advanced, translation #29330 by CN
- Acho muito fofo.I find it very cute.This sentence expresses a personal opinion using muito fofo.Tatoeba #8286904 by JGEN, translation #9921893 by lucasmg123
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are looking at a picture of a puppy.
- MarianaOlha esse cachorrinho, ele é muito fofo!Look at this puppy, he is very cute!
- GabrielNossa, é verdade! Que gracinha.Wow, it's true! What a cutie.
- MarianaVocê não acha esse acessório muito fofo também?Don't you think this accessory is very cute too?
- GabrielSim, combina perfeitamente com ele.Yes, it matches him perfectly.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (muito, fofo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fofo, muito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
