Beses (en. Kisses)

/ˈbeses/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action or effect of kissing repeatedly.
Give me kisses on the cheek as a farewell.
Dame beses en la mejilla como despedida.
Number of times a kiss is given.
I gave him two kisses before leaving.
Le di dos beses antes de irme.

Etymology

From the verb 'besar', which comes from the Latin 'basiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a kiss
To perform the action of kissing someone.
dar un beso
farewell kiss
Kiss given when parting from someone.
beso de despedida
to give many kisses
To give several kisses to a person.
dar muchos beses

Related Words

kiss
Contact of the lips with another person or thing.
beso
to kiss
To hold someone with the lips.
besar
kisser
Person who kisses.
besador

Slang Meanings

To give each other a lot of affection among friends.
We said goodbye with many kisses.
Nos despedimos con muchos beses.
Act of kissing repeatedly in a playful context.
They played at kissing all over the house.
Jugaron a darse beses por toda la casa.