Kiss in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: BEH-soh
IPA: ‘be.so

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do not confuse with

“Beso” should not be confused with “besó,” which is the past tense of the verb “besar” (to kiss).

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mnemonic

One way to remember the word “beso” is to think of it as a combination of “be” and “so,” as in “be so sweet” when giving someone a kiss.

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cultural referece

In Spain, it is customary to greet people with a kiss on each cheek, known as “dar dos besos” (give two kisses). In Latin America, the number of kisses can vary by region, with some areas only giving one kiss while others give up to four.

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idioms

“Dar un beso de Judas” means to betray someone who trusts you. The idiom comes from the biblical story of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus with a kiss.

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usage

“Beso” is a noun that means “kiss” in Spanish. It can refer to the act of touching one’s lips to another person’s skin or an object, as well as a greeting or farewell gesture.

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origin

The word “beso” is derived from the Latin “basium,” meaning “a kiss.”

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beso info.

**Tips to remember the word ‘beso’:**
– Associate the word ‘beso’ with the English ‘buss,’ an old-fashioned term for a kiss; they both start with ‘b’.
– Think of a famous kiss, like Snow White being awakened with “un beso,” the Spanish word for a kiss.

**Explanations:**
‘Beso’ is a noun derived from the verb ‘besar,’ which means ‘to kiss.’

**Other words that mean the same thing:**
– ‘Pico’ is a colloquial term in some countries for a small or quick peck.
– ‘Ósculo’ is a more formal or literary term for kiss.

**Alternate meanings like slang:**
– In some contexts, ‘beso’ can refer to a small favor or an expression of affection other than the physical act of kissing.
– ‘Beso Negro’ (black kiss) can be used to refer to a more intimate, sexual gesture, specifically anilingus, depending on the region.

**Examples of sentences that use it:**
– “Ella me dio un beso antes de irse a la cama.” (She gave me a kiss before going to bed.)
– “La despedida fue triste, llena de lágrimas y besos.” (The farewell was sad, full of tears and kisses.)
– “¿Puedo darte un beso?” (Can I give you a kiss?)
– “Es común dar dos besos en la mejilla al saludar en España.” (It’s common to give two kisses on the cheek when greeting in Spain.)
– “El primer beso es siempre el más recordado.” (The first kiss is always the most remembered.)

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