extraño tus besos
/eɡstɾaɲo tus besos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I miss your kisses" is translated into Spanish as extraño tus besos.
This is a romantic expression used to tell someone that you long for their physical affection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of extraño (I miss), tus (your, plural) and besos (kisses).
Which one should you use?
In many Latin American dialects, extraño is the standard way to express missing someone or something, whereas in Spain, the alternative echo de menos tus besos is more common.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, the verb extrañar is more commonly used instead of echar de menos to express missing someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb extrañar is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾaɲo tus besos/
Did you know?
- The expression echar de menos literally translates to 'to throw of less'.
- While besos refers to kisses, the greeting dos besos describes the custom in Spain of kissing both cheeks when meeting friends.
- In Spanish, the word extraño can be used as an adjective to mean 'strange' or 'weird' as well as a verb meaning 'I miss'.
Examples in context
- No sabes cuánto extraño tus besos.You don't know how much I miss your kisses.
- Extraño tus besos cada noche.I miss your kisses every night.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking on a video call while long distance.
- LucíaHola, amor. Extraño tus besos.Hello, love. I miss your kisses.
- DanielYo también te extraño mucho, Lucía.I miss you a lot too, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Pronto volveremos a vernos?Will we see each other again soon?
- DanielSí, falta muy poco.Yes, there is not much time left.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
