quiero besarte
/kjeɾo besaɾte/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "I want to kiss you" is quiero besarte.
This phrase is a direct expression of a desire to kiss someone. Other ways to express similar desires include darte un beso (to give you a kiss) or robarte un beso (to steal a kiss).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), besar (to kiss) and the suffix -te (you).
Which one should you use?
If you want to add emphatic focus on the person being kissed, such as saying "It is YOU I want to kiss", you can say quiero besarte a ti.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, one might use the expression Te comería a besos (I would eat you with kisses). In Latin America, you might hear Quisiera darte un piquito (I would like to give you a little kiss).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase quiero besarte uses the informal pronoun te, which is used when speaking to a friend, peer or romantic interest. To change the phrase to a formal register, use quiero besarla for a woman or quiero besarlo for a man.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo besaɾte/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the social custom of dos besos involves kissing both cheeks as a standard greeting, even between strangers meeting for the first time.
- The word beso is used in the expression besar el anillo, which means to 'kiss the ring' as a sign of submission or respect to a high authority, such as a bishop.
- The transition from the informal besarte to the formal besarla or besarlo can actually make a romantic gesture feel cold or distant, as formal registers are usually for strangers or superiors.
Examples in context
- Hay una cosa que quiero hacer antes que me vaya. Quiero besarte.There's one thing I want to do before I go. I want to kiss you.This sentence shows how to express a desire to kiss someone before leaving.Tatoeba #2248619 by marcelostockle, translation #2042804 by CK
- Quiero besarte.I want to kiss you.Tatoeba #437048 by lukaszpp, translation #437047 by lukaszpp
- Cariño, quiero besarteDarling, I want to kiss you
- Me gustaría darte un besoI would like to give you a kiss
- Eres hermosa y quiero besarte.You are beautiful and I want to kiss you.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are walking in a park at sunset.
- MateoElena, eres muy especial para mí.Elena, you are very special to me.
- Elena¿De verdad lo sientes así?Do you really feel that way?
- MateoSí, y quiero besarte ahora mismo.Yes, and I want to kiss you right now.
- ElenaMe encantaría, Mateo.I would love that, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
