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dar un beso
/daɾ um ˈbeso/
to kiss
Ella le dio un beso en la mejilla.
She gave him a kiss on the cheek.
informal
To touch someone's lips or cheek with one's lips as a sign of affection or greeting.
Cuando nos despedimos, le di un beso en la frente.
When we said goodbye, I gave her a kiss on the forehead.
Los niños suelen dar un beso a sus padres antes de dormir.
Children usually give their parents a kiss before going to sleep.
Commonly used in romantic and familial contexts, as well as between friends.
Collocations
dar un beso en la mejillato give a kiss on the cheekdar un beso en la bocato give a kiss on the mouthdar un beso de despedidato give a goodbye kiss
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Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, cheek kissing (usually twice, once on each cheek) is a common greeting. The phrase 'dar un beso' can refer to this gesture as well as a romantic kiss.
Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
Remember that 'dar' is an irregular verb in Spanish. For example: 'yo doy', 'tú das', 'él/ella da'.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'dar' (to give) and the noun 'beso' (kiss), both of Latin origin. 'Dar' comes from the Latin 'dare', while 'beso' derives from the Latin 'basium'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is universally understood in Spanish-speaking cultures and is used in both formal and informal settings. The gesture itself is a common social and affectionate practice.
Word Breakdown
dar
to give
verbun
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articlebeso
kiss
nounDiccionario Español-Inglés