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dar un beso en la frente
/daɾ um ˈbeso en la ˈfɾente/
to kiss someone on the forehead
La madre le dio un beso en la frente a su hijo antes de que se durmiera.
The mother kissed her son on the forehead before he fell asleep.
neutral
To place one's lips gently on another person's forehead as an affectionate gesture.
El padre le dio un beso en la frente a su hija para consolarla.
The father kissed his daughter on the forehead to comfort her.
Después de la pelea, ella le dio un beso en la frente para reconciliarse.
After the argument, she kissed him on the forehead to make up.
This phrase is commonly used to express care, affection, or comfort, often between family members or close friends.
Collocations
dar un beso en la frente a alguiento kiss someone on the foreheadun beso en la frentea kiss on the forehead
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Cultural Context
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, physical affection like kissing on the forehead is a common way to show care, especially toward children or loved ones. It is less intimate than kissing on the lips but conveys warmth and affection.
Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
The verb 'dar' (to give) is conjugated according to the subject and tense. For example, 'yo doy' (I give), 'tú das' (you give), 'él/ella da' (he/she gives). The phrase 'un beso en la frente' remains unchanged.
Word Origin
The phrase is a direct construction in Spanish combining the verb 'dar' (to give), 'un beso' (a kiss), and 'en la frente' (on the forehead). It follows standard Romance language patterns for expressing physical affection.
Usage Notes
This phrase is widely understood and used in Spanish-speaking cultures. It is generally considered a gentle and tender gesture, often used by parents, grandparents, or romantic partners. The forehead is a neutral and non-intrusive area for kissing, making this gesture common in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
dar
to give
verbun beso
a kiss
noun phraseen la frente
on the forehead
prepositional phraseDiccionario Español-Inglés