dame un beso
/dame un beso/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'give me a kiss' is translated into Spanish as dame un beso.
This phrase is used to request that someone kiss the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The word dame is a combination of the imperative verb da (give) and the indirect object pronoun me (to me).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Dame un besito, por favor is an endearing way of asking for a small kiss. In Argentina, Dame un besote, por favor is a variation where besote means a big kiss.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase dame un beso uses the informal imperative (tú) form of the verb dar. Using the diminutive besito instead of beso makes the request sound more affectionate or cute.
How do you pronounce it?
/dame un beso/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a greeting consists of dos besos (two kisses) on the cheeks, though these are actually light brushes of the skin rather than actual kisses.
- In Spain, people often use the phrase un beso as a way to say 'goodbye' during a phone call or in a text message, much like 'love' or 'kisses' in English.
- The word beso is used in the idiom dar un beso to describe the act of kissing, but in some regions, you might hear plantar un beso, which implies a more sudden or assertive action.
Examples in context
- Venga, dame un beso.Come on, give me a kiss.This example shows how to use 'dame un beso' when encouraging someone to come closer.Tatoeba #7979740 by Seael, translation #2718088 by Hybrid
- Ven para acá y dame un beso.Come over here and give me a kiss.This sentence demonstrates using 'dame un beso' as part of a direction to come over.Tatoeba #3276764 by cueyayotl, translation #3153790 by CK
- Dame un beso.Give me a kiss.This is a direct way to use 'dame un beso'.Tatoeba #2351638 by Shishir, translation #1844204 by CK
- Dame un beso, amorGive me a kiss, love.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are saying goodbye at the door.
- LucíaNo te vayas todavía.Don't leave yet.
- MateoTengo que irme, Lucía.I have to go, Lucía.
- LucíaEntonces dame un beso.Then give me a kiss.
- MateoClaro, te doy un beso.Of course, I'll give you a kiss.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
