bésame, mi amor
/ˈbesame mi aˈmoɾ/word by word
bésame, mi amor is the Spanish way to say "kiss me, my love".
This phrase is a romantic request for a kiss addressed to a partner or a loved one.
Which one should you use?
While bésame, mi amor is the most direct way to say "kiss me, my love", you can also use Dame un beso, mi amor, which literally means "Give me a kiss, my love".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form bésame uses the informal imperative (*tú*) command, which is the standard way to address a romantic partner. If you were to use the formal *usted* form, the phrase would change to béseme, mi amor.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbesame mi aˈmoɾ/
Did you know?
- While beso is a kiss, Spanish has the specific term pico for a quick, closed-mouth peck, often used to differentiate the act from a deeper kiss.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in parts of the Caribbean, the word amor is often used as a casual term of endearment for strangers, such as a shopkeeper addressing a customer.
- In Spain, the gesture associated with a 'kiss' is often the dos besos, where two light brushes on the cheeks are given instead of a kiss on the lips.
Examples in context
- Bésame, mi amorKiss me, my love
- Bésame, mi amor, antes de irte.Kiss me, my love, before you leave.
- Por favor, bésame, mi amor.Please, kiss me, my love.
- Bésame, mi amor, que te extraño.Kiss me, my love, I miss you.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye at the train station.
- SofíaBésame, mi amor.Kiss me, my love.
- MateoClaro que sí, Sofía.Of course, Sofía.
- SofíaTe voy a extrañar mucho, Mateo.I am going to miss you a lot, Mateo.
- MateoYo también te extrañaré, hermosa.I will miss you too, beautiful.
