queda
crush / weakness for someone
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈke.dɐ/
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Cultural Note
Literally meaning 'a fall,' queda is used in the expression 'ter uma queda por' (to have a crush on / a weakness for). It's more subtle than paixonite and can refer to a type preference as well as a specific person.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu tenho uma queda por ela.
I have a crush on her.
Ele tem uma queda por loiras.
He has a thing for blondes.