How to Say "Kiss on the Neck" in Spanish

beso en el cuello

/beso en el kweʝo/from spelling rules

The English phrase 'kiss on the neck' is translated into Spanish as beso en el cuello.

The phrase refers to the act of kissing someone on the side or back of their neck.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of beso (kiss), en (on/in), el (the) and cuello (neck).

While beso en el cuello is the general term, if the kiss is specifically on the nape (the back of the neck), you should use beso en la nuca instead.

To make the phrase plural, change beso to besos to say 'kisses on the neck' (besos en el cuello).

/beso en el kweʝo/

While beso en el cuello is the literal phrase, Spanish speakers often use the verb besuquear to describe the act of kissing someone repeatedly or excessively.
The word cuello shares an ancient root with the English word 'collar', as both originally referred to the neck area.

Le dio un beso en el cuello.
He/she gave him/her a kiss on the neck.
Me encanta ese beso en el cuello.
I love that kiss on the neck.
Le dio un beso en el cuello de forma tierna.
He gave her a kiss on the neck tenderly.
Ella prefiere un beso en el cuello.
She prefers a kiss on the neck.

Sofía and Alejandro are relaxing together at home.

Sofía

Dame un beso en el cuello, Alejandro.
Give me a kiss on the neck, Alejandro.
Alejandro

Claro, con mucho gusto, Sofía.
Of course, with pleasure, Sofía.
Sofía

Eso se siente muy bien.
That feels very good.
Alejandro

Me alegra que te guste.
I am glad that you like it.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries beso, cuello, el, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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