Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
beso
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbeso/
Meaning
- masculine nounkiss
Example
Dame un beso.
Give me a kiss.
More examples
Él le dio un beso en los labios.
He gave her a kiss on the lips.
Core concept
A touch of lips or a kiss on the cheek exchanged between people as a social or affectionate gesture.
Common phrases
dar un beso en los labios
give a kiss on the lips
robar un beso
steal a kiss
mandar un beso
send a kiss
Similar words
abrazo: An embrace with both arms that expresses closeness or comfort.
besito: A quick, very light kiss that expresses affection in a brief, playful gesture.
saludo: A verbal or physical gesture performed when meeting someone to show greeting.
caricia: A gentle touch with the hand or body that conveys reassurance or tenderness.
Definition in Spanish
Gesto en que se tocan los labios entre dos personas o se besa la mejilla, usado para mostrar afecto, respeto o como saludo.
Word origin
The word traces to Latin basium 'kiss', which passed into Old Spanish via Vulgar Latin and other Romance stages, giving the noun beso and the verb besar.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes dar un beso (to give a kiss) and besarse (to kiss each other), with the reflexive form emphasizing mutual action.