The use of nicknames is fairly common in Brazil, especially among friends and family, as it creates a sense of affection and intimacy between individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though people can use physical characteristics or funny events to make up nicknames for others, the most common way is abbreviating their names or using its diminutive form. Just add -inho, -inha, -zinho or -zinha to the name of your friend and you have a nickname for them. For example, Olavo becomes Olavinho and Clara is nicknamed Clarinha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Augmentative forms using -\u00e3o or -ona are also common, however, they are more frequently seen among men. In Brazil, you will see a lot of Carlos being nicknamed Carl\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, people might also be called by the first or last syllable of their names. For example, J\u00falia might be called Ju and Andr\u00e9 might be called D\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch teacher Deise\u2019s video about the use of diminutive in Brazil<\/a> on our Instagram.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n