dengo

dengo/ˈdẽ.ɡu/

noun

cuddly, affectionate neediness; tender babying

carinho manhoso e aconchegante; manha afetuosa

A beloved Brazilian Portuguese word for cozy, clingy affection — often compared to Korean aegyo (애교).

Palavra muito brasileira; lembra o aegyo (애교) coreano do K-pop.

Examples

01
Meu filho pediu colo cheio de dengo hoje de manhã.
This morning my son asked to be held, full of cuddly affection.
02
Depois da viagem, o cachorro veio fazer dengo comigo.
After the trip, the dog came to snuggle up to me.
03
Ela fala com dengo quando quer um pedaço de bolo.
She speaks in a cutesy, coaxing way when she wants a piece of cake.

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