beso
standard
The word for "kiss" is beso in the Dominican Republic as in the rest of the Spanish speaking world. A little kiss is a besito, and a quick peck on the lips is a pico.
Meaning: a kiss (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| beso | standard |
| besito | affectionate |
| pico | casual, peck |
Dominicans commonly say goodbye with a besito on the cheek, and it is also used in text messages like un besito.
How does it change in a sentence?
Beso is masculine, so the article is un beso. The verb is besar, and darse un beso means to kiss each other.
Did you know?
- In Dominican families young people ask an elder for a blessing with bendición when greeting or leaving.
Examples in context
- Dame un besito.Give me a little kiss.
- Le dio un pico al despedirse.He gave her a peck as he said goodbye.
- Un beso para tu mamá.A kiss to your mom.
Example conversation
Rosanna says goodbye to her aunt Lidia after a Sunday visit in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
- RosannaTía, me voy. Un besito.Auntie, I am leaving. A little kiss.
- LidiaBendición, mija. Un beso a tu mamá.Blessings, dear. A kiss to your mom.
- RosannaDios te bendiga, tía.God bless you, auntie.
