Besaba (en. Kissed)

/beˈsaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of touching someone or something with the lips as a sign of affection, care, or greeting.
She kissed me every time we met.
Ella me besaba cada vez que nos encontrábamos.
To express love or affection through a kiss.
During the movie, he looked at her and kissed her hand.
Durante la película, él la miraba y le besaba la mano.
The past form of 'to kiss', indicating a habitual action in the past.
When we were kids, we used to kiss each other goodbye.
Cuando éramos niños, nos besábamos al despedirnos.

Etymology

From Latin 'bêsare', which means 'to kiss'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a kiss
To perform the action of kissing, generally on the cheek or on the mouth.
dar un beso
stolen kiss
A kiss that is given without prior notice or as a surprise.
beso robado
to kiss someone on the forehead
The act of showing affection or respect by kissing someone's forehead.
besar a alguien en la frente

Related Words

to kiss
A verb meaning to make contact with the lips.
besar
kiss
A noun referring to the act of kissing.
beso
kisser
A person who kisses, often with a loving connotation.
besador

Slang Meanings

To kiss in a loving and romantic context.
That boy is always kissing his girlfriend.
Ese chico siempre está besando a su novia.
To kiss playfully or informally.
We kissed at the party for fun.
Nos besamos en la fiesta para divertirnos.