calorosos cumprimentos
calorosos cumprimentos is the Portuguese way to say warm regards.
This phrase is used as a polite closing for letters or messages.
Meaning: polite closing of a letter (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of calorosos (warm/heated) and cumprimentos (greetings/compliments).
Which one should you use?
While calorosos cumprimentos is formal, abraços is a much more common, informal way to say 'warm regards' or 'best' to friends and acquaintances.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective calorosos must agree in gender and number with the masculine plural noun cumprimentos.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the informal abraços (hugs) is so common in professional emails that it is often used even when the writer has never actually met the recipient.
- The word cumprimento comes from the verb cumprir, which means 'to fulfill' or 'to complete' a duty.
- While calorosos cumprimentos is for letters, the word cumprimentos is also used to describe the physical act of shaking hands or kissing on the cheek.
Examples in context
- Envio calorosos cumprimentos a toda a equipe.I send warm regards to the whole team.
Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are finishing a professional email exchange.
- MarianaEspero que tenhas um ótimo fim de semana, Gabriel.I hope you have a great weekend, Gabriel.
- GabrielObrigado, Mariana. Igualmente para ti.Thank you, Mariana. Same to you.
- MarianaVou encerrar o e-mail com calorosos cumprimentos.I will close the email with warm regards.
- GabrielParece-me perfeito. Até segunda-feira!That sounds perfect. See you Monday!
