beso
standard
A kiss in Puerto Rico is a beso, and the affectionate besito means "a little kiss". It is also called besar.
Meaning: touch with the lips (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| beso | standard |
| besito | affectionate |
| besar | verb |
Besito is common with children and partners. The verb is besar, as in Te quiero besar.
When do people say it?
A quick cheek kiss or beso is a normal greeting among family and friends.
Did you know?
- Spanish adds -ito to many nouns to make them small or tender, as in beso and besito.
Examples in context
- Dame un besito.Give me a little kiss.
- Le di un beso a mi abuela.I gave my grandmother a kiss.
Example conversation
Marta says goodbye to her daughter Lucía at school.
- MartaDame un besito, nena.Give me a little kiss, sweetie.
- LucíaAquí, mami.Here, Mom.
- MartaQue tengas un buen día.Have a good day.
