Besó (en. Kiss)
/beˈso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of touching lips to another person.
He gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Le dio un beso en la mejilla.
Demonstration of affection or love.
A kiss can express what words cannot.
Un beso puede expresar lo que las palabras no pueden.
Role of courtship or friendship.
Friends often kiss each other when greeting.
Los amigos suelen darse un beso al saludarse.
verb
Action of giving a kiss.
She kissed her mother before leaving.
Ella besó a su madre antes de salir.
Etymology
From the Latin 'basium', which means kiss.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stolen kiss
A kiss given without prior warning or consent.
beso robado
to give a kiss
The action of touching lips to another person.
dar un beso
good morning kiss
A kiss given as a greeting in the morning.
beso de buenos días
Related Words
to kiss
Action of giving a kiss.
besar
kissing
Action of kissing repeatedly.
besuqueo
inexperienced
Inexperienced person, sometimes used to refer to someone who kisses awkwardly.
bisoño
Slang Meanings
Kiss with romantic or seductive intent.
He stole a kiss during the date.
Le robó un beso durante la cita.
Light or playful kiss among friends.
We gave each other a friendly kiss when greeting.
Nos dimos un beso de amistad al saludarnos.