another popular calling is 'filha' or 'filho', meaning daughter or son, respectively - this affectionate and familial terminology reflects cariocas' tendency and desire to create close ties, as well as the speed in which they are willing to let others into their fold.

cariocas are also very fond of nicknames - almost everyone will have an endearing epithet, ranging from the completely bizarre and inexplicable to obvious references to the skills, tastes, or appearances they have.

these designations tend to have 'inho', at the end, meaning 'little', to give them a sweet and charming air - very common examples of these are 'baixinho', meaning 'little shorty', or 'gordinho', meaning, paradoxically, and in the most endearing way possible, 'little fatty.'