Portuguese Word · Intermediate
cafuné
the act of fondling or caressing someone's head
Pronunciation: /ka.fuˈnɛ/
Meaning
the act of fondling or caressing someone's head
Example
Não sei se existe arrependimento, mas a verdade é que o papagaio volta manso e procura até colaborar com meus agrados baixando a cabeça, a fim de receber o cafuné.
I don’t know if there is regret, but the truth is that the parrot comes back tame and even tries to collaborate with my caresses by lowering its head, in order to receive cafuné.
Practice tips
- Practice cafuné out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.