Portuguese · Body & Health
"Cheek" in Portuguese: bochecha
a bochecha
Cheek in Portuguese is a bochecha. Greeting kisses often land na bochecha in Brazil.
Greeting
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How to pronounce bochecha
Say it
boh-SHEH-shah
/bo.ˈʃe.ʃa/
boh-SHEH-shah
"Cheek" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a bochecha | the cheek Singular. | Singular. |
| as bochechas | the cheeks Plural. | Plural. |
| beijar na bochecha | to kiss on the cheek Greeting custom. | Greeting custom. |
| bochecha vermelha | red cheek Cold or blush. | Cold or blush. |
How to use bochecha in real life
- 1Greeting
Ela me deu um beijo na bochecha na porta.
She gave me a kiss on the cheek at the door.
Social greeting.
- 2Cold weather
Minha bochecha ficou vermelha no vento.
My cheek turned red in the wind.
Body sensation.
- 3Kid photo
O bebê tem uma bochecha bem gordinha.
The baby has a really chubby cheek.
Affectionate description.
Mistakes English speakers make with bochecha
Incorrect: O bochecha dói.
Correct: A bochecha dói.
Bochecha is feminine.
Incorrect: Beijo no cheek.
Correct: Beijo na bochecha.
Use bochecha, not English cheek.
Good to know
In much of Brazil, friends and family greet with one or two kisses on the bochecha — region and context vary. In formal settings a handshake is safer until you see what others do.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a windy walk
ChatPal
Sua bochecha está gelada!
Your cheek is freezing!
You
É o vento na bochecha esquerda.
It’s the wind on the left cheek.
ChatPal
Quer um cachecol?
Want a scarf?
You
Quero sim, obrigada.
Yes please, thanks.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheek" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a bochecha.
Kiss on the cheek?
Beijo na bochecha.
Plural?
As bochechas.
Is face the same word?
No — face is rosto; cheek is bochecha.
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