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kiss

[/kɪs/]
verb/nounpl: kisses (noun)
beijar (verb) / beijo (noun)
1. to touch with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or respect
She kissed him on the cheek.
Ela o beijou na bochecha.
2. a touch made with the lips, typically to show affection
He gave her a kiss before leaving.
Ele lhe deu um beijo antes de partir.
3. to touch lightly or gently
The waves kissed the shore.
As ondas beijaram a praia.
NYC Slang
smooch, mack
Synonyms
pecksmacksmoochcaressembrace
Antonyms
avoidreject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
beijar/beijo
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
beijar/beijo
common usage, no significant variation
São Paulo
beijar/beijo
common usage, no significant variation
Portugal
beijar/beijo
standard usage, may use 'dar um beijo' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

kiss of death
kiss and make up
blow a kiss
kiss ass (estar na cola de alguém)
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