ven, dame un beso
The phrase "come give me a kiss" in Spanish is ven, dame un beso.
This phrase is used to request that someone approach you and kiss you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative ven (come), the imperative dame (give me) and the noun phrase un beso (a kiss).
Which one should you use?
While ven, dame un beso is a direct command or request, the alternative expression quiero un beso is used to express a desire (I want a kiss).
How does it change in a sentence?
The standard form uses the informal imperative (tú) form, which is appropriate for friends, family or romantic partners. By changing the verbs to venga and deme, you switch the register to the formal usted form.
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word, besuqueo, to describe the act of kissing repeatedly or excessively, often used to describe couples who are overly affectionate in public.
- In Spain, the standard greeting kiss usually begins with the right cheek, while in some Latin American countries, the left cheek is preferred.
- The use of the formal venga, deme un beso is rare today and can sound ironic or overly theatrical, as kissing is typically an intimate act.
Examples in context
- Después de una larga ausencia, finalmente nos reencontramos y me dijo "Ven y dame un beso" con una sonrisa.After a long absence, we finally reunited and she told me "Come and give me a kiss" with a smile.
- Jugando con mi sobrino, le pedí "Dame un besito" y me dio un abrazo apretado en lugar de un beso.Playing with my nephew, I asked him "Give me a little kiss" and he gave me a tight hug instead of a kiss.
- Ven, dame un beso antes de irte.Come, give me a kiss before you go.
- Ven, dame un beso, por favor.Come, give me a kiss, please.
- ¡Ven, dame un beso rápido!Come, give me a quick kiss!
Example conversation
Lucía is saying goodbye to Mateo at his front door.
- LucíaYa te vas, ¿verdad?You are leaving now, right?
- MateoSí, tengo que trabajar.Yes, I have to work.
- LucíaEntonces ven, dame un beso.Then come, give me a kiss.
- MateoClaro que sí, cariño.Of course, honey.
