baci
baci is the Italian word for kisses.
baci is used to refer to multiple acts of pressing one's lips against another person. It is the plural form of the noun used to describe the act of kissing.
Which one should you use?
While baci is the standard plural form, you may encounter the diminutive bacetti, which translates to "little kisses".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The verb related to this word, baciare (to kiss), is used in central and northern Italy. The diminutive form bacetti is common in regions such as Tuscany.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is bacio (a kiss), and baci is its plural form (kisses).
Did you know?
- The phrase baci di dama means 'lady's kisses' and refers to a traditional Italian almond biscuit. These cookies are shaped like two small discs joined together, resembling a kiss.
- If you are eating the chocolate Baci Perugina, the word baci takes on a romantic dimension because the chocolates are famously wrapped with small, hidden love poems.
- The expression baci rubati literally means 'stolen kisses' and is used to describe secret or illicit romantic encounters.
Examples in context
- Ti mando tanti baci.I send you many kisses.
- Sento ancora i tuoi baci sulle guance.I can still feel your kisses on my cheeks.
- Abbiamo scambiato baci sotto la pioggia.We exchanged kisses in the rain.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are saying goodbye on a street corner.
- ChiaraCiao Matteo, ci vediamo domani!Bye Matteo, see you tomorrow!
- MatteoA presto, Chiara. Un abbraccio.See you soon, Chiara. A hug.
- ChiaraE tanti baci!And many kisses!
- MatteoGrazie, anche a te!Thanks, to you too!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry baci, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
