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    Besando (en. Kissing)

    /be'sando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform a kiss, which is an act of touching another person with the lips as a display of affection or love.
    He was kissing his partner under the moon.
    Estaba besando a su pareja bajo la luna.
    As part of a greeting among friends or family.
    Upon arriving, she greeted everyone with a kiss on the cheek.
    Al llegar, la saludó besando a todos en la mejilla.
    To use the lips to touch something affectionately.
    The child was kissing his dog.
    El niño estaba besando a su perro.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'besar', which comes from the Latin 'bĕsāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a kiss
    To make the gesture of kissing someone.
    dar un beso
    to kiss the hand
    A polite or affectionate way of greeting someone.
    besar la mano
    kissing the ground
    Humiliation or extreme respect, metaphorically.
    besando el suelo

    Related Words

    besar
    The action of touching someone or something with the lips.
    besar
    beso
    The act of kissing.
    beso
    besuquear
    Kissing someone repeatedly.
    besuquear

    Slang Meanings

    A kiss between two men as a sign of friendship.
    They gave each other a kiss when greeting; they are very close friends.
    Se dieron un beso al saludo, son muy amigos.
    A passionate kiss between lovers.
    They shared a good kiss, kissing non-stop.
    Se dieron un buen beso besando sin parar.