baciabile
The Italian word for kissable is baciabile.
The adjective baciabile is used to describe someone or something as attractive, so as to invite kissing.
Meaning: attractive, so as to invite kissing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb baciare (to kiss) and the suffix -abile (able to be), making it literally "kissable".
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form baciabile is used for masculine singular nouns, while the masculine plural form is baciabili.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word bacio can be used as a noun to describe a specific type of small, round pastry or a chocolate treat, playing on the idea of a 'kiss' of sweetness.
- The word baciare is used in many Italian idioms, such as 'baciare il cielo con in bocca', which means to be incredibly lucky, rather than literally kissing the sky.
- While baciabile can mean 'kissable', calling a person this in a social setting might actually sound more like an aesthetic judgment of their skin or features rather than an expression of romantic desire.
Examples in context
- Guarda quel ragazzo lì, è tanto buono da mangiare!Look at that guy over there, he's so good to eat!
- Quel bambino è davvero baciabile.That baby is truly kissable.
- Ha un viso così baciabile.She has such a kissable face.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are having a romantic dinner.
- MatteoSei bellissima in questo vestito, Chiara.You look beautiful in this dress, Chiara.
- ChiaraGrazie, Matteo, sei molto dolce.Thank you, Matteo, you are very sweet.
- MatteoSei così baciabile che non resisto.You are so kissable that I can't resist.
- ChiaraAllora non aspettare più!Then don't wait any longer!
