crush
crush (borrowed from English)
Beginner Noun Masculine
🔊
Pronunciation
/ˈkɾɐʃ/
💡
Cultural Note
Young Brazilians have widely adopted the English word 'crush' alongside native terms like queda and paixonite. It's especially common on social media and dating apps. In Portugal, the word is also used by younger generations but less frequently.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele é meu crush desde a escola.
He's been my crush since school.
Meu crush curtiu minha foto!
My crush liked my photo!