Besa (en. Kiss)

/ˈbesa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: Action of touching someone or something with the lips as a sign of affection or greeting.

Example Sentence: She kisses her mother on the cheek.

Ella le besa la mejilla a su madre.

Definition: To give a kiss as a sign of love or tenderness.

Example Sentence: They kiss passionately in the movie.

Se besan apasionadamente en la película.

Definition: Touch or brush of one person's lips against another.

Example Sentence: The farewell kiss was very emotional.

El beso de despedida fue muy emotivo.

Definition: Action of kissing in ceremonies or rituals.

Example Sentence: The couple kisses at the end of the ceremony.

Los novios se besan al final de la ceremonia.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'basare'.

Common Phrase: kiss like there’s no tomorrow

Common Phrase Meaning: Expression that means to kiss passionately and without reservations.

besa como si no hubiera mañana

Common Phrase: kiss whoever you want

Common Phrase Meaning: Phrase that invites one to kiss whoever they desire freely.

besa a quien te dé la gana

Common Phrase: kiss your partner

Common Phrase Meaning: Instruction to show affection to the loved one.

besa a tu pareja

Related Word: kiss

Related Word Description: Touch of the lips given to someone or something as a sign of love or friendship.

beso

Related Word: to kiss

Related Word Description: Action of giving a kiss.

besar

Slang Meaning: To kiss playfully.

Slang Example: They are in a phase of kissing.

Están en una fase de besuqueo.

Slang Meaning: To kiss quickly.

Slang Example: He only gave her a quick kiss and left.

Solo le dio un beso rápido y se fue.