besos

/ˈbe.sos/

What does "besos" mean in English?

kisses

Me encantaría recibir tus besos.

I would love to receive your kisses.

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.

In Spanish, 'besos' can also be used as a greeting or farewell in written communication, similar to 'kisses' in English.

to kiss someone on the forehead

stolen kiss

While 'besos' is commonly used in informal contexts, it is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

From the Latin 'basium', meaning 'kiss'.

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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