beso de Hershey
/beso de eɾsei/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hershey kiss" is translated into Spanish as beso de Hershey.
This phrase is used to describe a small, bite-sized piece of chocolate shaped like a teardrop.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a literal translation where beso means "kiss" and de means "of".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, people commonly refer to "Hershey Kisses" as Beso de Hershey.
How do you pronounce it?
/beso de eɾsei/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the greeting 'beso' is not a single kiss but often involves a sequence of two or three kisses on alternating cheeks.
- While beso means 'kiss', Spanish speakers often use the word bombón to categorize any small chocolate confection, regardless of its specific shape.
- The word beso comes from the Latin word bāsium, which was specifically used to describe a kiss of affection.
Examples in context
- Me gusta comer un beso de Hershey.I like to eat a Hershey kiss.
- ¿Tienes un beso de Hershey en tu bolsa?Do you have a Hershey kiss in your bag?
- Ella me regaló un beso de Hershey de color plata.She gave me a silver Hershey kiss.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are sharing snacks while watching a movie.
- MaríaMateo, ¿quieres un dulce?Mateo, do you want a candy?
- MateoSí, ¿tienes un beso de Hershey?Yes, do you have a Hershey kiss?
- MaríaTengo uno para ti aquí.I have one for you here.
- MateoMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beso, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
