Portuguese · People & Family
"Baby" in Portuguese: bebê
o bebê
Note: PT-PT: o bebé
Baby in Portuguese is o bebê, with an accent on the last e. Brazilians also say neném for a little one. In Portugal the spelling is often bebé.
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How to pronounce bebê
Say it
beh-BEH
/be.ˈbe/
beh-BEH. Stress the last syllable.
"Baby" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o bebê | the baby Standard Brazilian spelling. | Standard Brazilian spelling. |
| neném | baby (affectionate) Very warm, everyday. | Very warm, everyday. |
| meu bebê | my baby Family talk; also romantic nickname. | Family talk; also romantic nickname. |
| o bebé | the baby (PT-PT) Portugal spelling. | Portugal spelling. |
How to use bebê in real life
- 1Family visit
O bebê dormiu o voo inteiro.
The baby slept the whole flight.
O bebê is masculine as a noun.
- 2Compliment
Que bebê lindo! Quantos meses?
What a beautiful baby! How many months?
Common soft reaction.
- 3Babysitting plan
Posso ficar com o bebê até as seis?
Can I stay with the baby until six?
Practical schedule talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with bebê
Incorrect: O bebe sem acento.
Correct: O bebê.
Brazilian spelling needs the accent: bebê.
Incorrect: Comprei presente para o baby.
Correct: Comprei presente para o bebê.
Use bebê, not English baby.
Good to know
Bebê takes the Brazilian circumflex (ê). Portugal often writes bebé. Neném is pure affection—grandparents use it nonstop.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting friends with a newborn
ChatPal
Shh… o bebê acabou de dormir.
Shh… the baby just fell asleep.
You
Que fofo. O bebê tem quantos meses?
How cute. How many months is the baby?
ChatPal
Três. O bebê já sorri bastante.
Three. The baby already smiles a lot.
You
Adorei. Posso ver o bebê de longe?
I love it. Can I see the baby from afar?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Baby" in Portuguese
How do I say baby?
O bebê in Brazil.
Portugal spelling?
Often bebé.
Cute synonym?
Neném.
Accent?
Yes—bebê, stress on the end.
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