besos
/ˈbe.sos/noun★Beginner
informal
The act of kissing someone or something, typically as an expression of affection, greeting, or farewell.
Nos dimos un beso de despedida.
We gave each other a goodbye kiss.
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In Spanish, 'besos' can also be used as a greeting or farewell in written communication, similar to 'kisses' in English.
Collocations
dar un besoto give a kissbeso de despedidagoodbye kissbeso en la mejillakiss on the cheek
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
dar un beso en la frentephrase
to kiss someone on the forehead
beso robadophrase
stolen kiss
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While 'besos' is commonly used in informal contexts, it is not typically used in formal or professional settings.
📖Word Origin
From the Latin 'basium', meaning 'kiss'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'besos' is often used in informal contexts and can be pluralized to express multiple kisses or as a term of endearment.
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