Meaning of 'Fofo' in Brazilian Portuguese: Cute, Sweet, and More

Versatile Adjective "Fofo"

In Brazilian Portuguese, "fofo" is an adjective with multiple context-dependent meanings:

• Cute, charming, adorable
• Sweet, kind, gentle
• Soft, fluffy
• Light and airy
• Silly, funny, amusing

Examples

• "Que fofo! Olha esse gatinho!" – How cute! Look at that kitty!
• "Fofo! Eu amo esse vestido." – Sweet! I love this dress.
• "A nuvem está fofa." – The cloud is fluffy.
• "Ele é tão fofo! Sempre faz todos rirem." – He's so funny! Always makes everyone laugh.

As a Noun

"Ele é um fofo" (He's a cutie); "Ela é uma fofa" (She's a sweetheart).