dame un beso
/dame un beso/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "gimme a kiss" is expressed as dame un beso.
The phrase dame un beso is an informal request for a kiss. It is commonly used among romantic partners, family members or very close friends.
What does it mean word for word?
The word dame is a combination of the imperative form da and the pronoun me attached to the end.
Which one should you use?
While dame un beso is a direct request, you can make the request sound softer and less like a command by saying ¿me das un beso? (will you give me a kiss?).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the form dame un beso, the pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the imperative verb da.
How do you pronounce it?
/dame un beso/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, dame un beso can be used as a playful way to ask for a favor or a small concession, rather than a literal request for affection.
- A social beso in many Spanish-speaking cultures is actually a light touch of the cheeks rather than a kiss with the lips, even when the phrase dame un beso is used.
- In Spain, the customary greeting involves two kisses, one on each cheek, whereas in most Latin American countries, only one kiss is exchanged.
Examples in context
- Dame un beso antes de irte.Give me a kiss before you go.
- ¡Dame un beso, cariño!Give me a kiss, honey!
- Solo dame un beso y vete.Just give me a kiss and go.
Example conversation
María and Javier are saying goodbye at the door.
- MaríaDame un beso, Javier.Give me a kiss, Javier.
- JavierClaro que sí, mi amor.Of course, my love.
- MaríaTe voy a extrañar mucho.I am going to miss you a lot.
- JavierYo también, nos vemos pronto.Me too, see you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
