Besar (en. Kiss)
/beˈsar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To touch someone or something with the lips.
She decided to kiss her son before sleeping.
Ella decidió besar a su hijo antes de dormir.
To express affection or respect through the contact of the lips.
He kissed the hand of the elderly woman as a sign of respect.
Él besó la mano de la anciana como signo de respeto.
To use the lips to express love or desire.
The young people kissed passionately under the moon.
Los jóvenes se besaron apasionadamente bajo la luna.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'basiare', which means to kiss.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to kiss someone
To touch someone with the lips as a form of affection.
besar a alguien
to kiss the hand
To make a gesture of courtesy or respect by kissing someone's hand.
besar la mano
to give a kiss
To perform the act of kissing, usually in an affectionate context.
dar un beso
Related Words
kiss
Action of kissing or the gesture performed.
beso
kisser
A person who kisses.
besador
to smother with kisses
To kiss someone repeatedly or in an exaggerated manner.
besuquear
Slang Meanings
Kiss on the cheek
She gave a kiss on the cheek as a greeting.
Se dio un beso en la mejilla como saludo.
Stolen kiss
It was a stolen kiss, unexpected and full of passion.
Fue un beso robado, inesperado y lleno de pasión.