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selinho

English translation: a peck (on the cheek)

14:59 Sep 25, 2006
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Slang
Portuguese term or phrase: selinho
How would you say "selinho" (o beijo) in English? Thank you!
tileeba
English translation:a peck (on the cheek)
Explanation:
Also used on the lips in Brazil, but it means a 'light kiss'....

HTH... :)
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ROCHA-ROBINSON
Brazil
Local time: 19:48
Grading comment
Thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +3a peck (on the cheek)
ROCHA-ROBINSON
5 +1a little kiss
airmailrpl
5a peck on the lips
Sarah Bracan (X)
4big kiss
R. Alex Jenkins


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
big kiss


Explanation:
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R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 19:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Claudio Mazotti: it's the opposite...
18 mins
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
a peck (on the cheek)


Explanation:
Also used on the lips in Brazil, but it means a 'light kiss'....

HTH... :)

ROCHA-ROBINSON
Brazil
Local time: 19:48
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Claudio Mazotti: exactly...
23 mins
agree  Susy Ordaz
3 hrs
agree  Maria Ambrosini
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
a little kiss


Explanation:
"selinho" (o beijo) => a little kiss

airmailrpl
Brazil
Local time: 19:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Henrique Magalhaes
1 day 3 hrs
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389 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
a peck on the lips


Explanation:
a peck on the lips is highly used in the american language

Sarah Bracan (X)
Local time: 19:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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