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besitos
/beˈsitos/
little kisses
Dame un besito antes de irte.
Give me a little kiss before you leave.
informal
A term of endearment for small kisses, often used between close friends, family, or romantic partners.
Le envié un mensaje con un montón de besitos.
I sent him a message with lots of little kisses.
Mi abuela siempre me da besitos en la mejilla.
My grandma always gives me little kisses on the cheek.
Commonly used in affectionate contexts, especially in Spain and Latin America. The suffix '-itos' is a diminutive, adding a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Collocations
mandar besitosto send little kissesdar besitosto give little kisses
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Diminutive Suffixes
In Spanish, adding '-ito' or '-ita' to a word often conveys affection or smallness. For example, 'perro' (dog) becomes 'perrito' (little dog). This is common in terms of endearment like 'besito'.
Gold Rule
Affectionate Language
Use 'besitos' only in informal, affectionate contexts. It is not appropriate in formal or professional settings.
Word Origin
Diminutive form of 'beso' (kiss), derived from Latin 'basium'. The suffix '-ito' is a common Spanish diminutive, adding affection or smallness.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in informal, affectionate contexts. The diminutive '-itos' softens the word, making it more tender. Avoid using in formal settings.
Word Breakdown
beso
kiss
root-itos
diminutive suffix (little/small)
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