déjame besarte
/dexame besaɾte/from spelling rules
The phrase "let me kiss you" in Spanish is translated as déjame besarte.
This phrase is used as a request for permission to kiss someone.
Which one should you use?
While déjame besarte is the standard way to express this informally, you may also encounter formal versions such as Déjeme besarle or the more polite question ¿Puedo besarle?, which translates to "May I kiss you?"
How does it change in a sentence?
The form déjame besarte uses the informal tú conjugation, which is appropriate for romantic or intimate contexts. Note that if you use the formal déjeme (from the verb *dejar*) with the informal besarte, it creates a grammatical mismatch. For a single person, it is best to stick to the consistent informal déjame besarte.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the social greeting kiss is typically given on both cheeks, whereas in most of Latin America, a single kiss on the right cheek is the standard.
- The word beso can be used as a noun to end a phone call or a letter, meaning 'kisses' or 'love'. This usage is common even between people who are not romantically involved.
- In classical Spanish literature, such as the works of Cervantes, the act of kissing was often described as dar un ósculo. The word ósculo is a highly formal, archaic term for a kiss that you would never use in a modern request like déjame besarte.
Examples in context
- Luis, ¿puedo besarte? Eres alguien muy especial para mí y quisiera demostrártelo.Luis, can I kiss you? You are very special to me, and I would like to show it.
- María, déjame besarte antes de que te vayas. No sé cuándo nos volveremos a ver.María, let me kiss you before you leave. I don't know when we will see each other again.
- Déjame besarte, por favor.Let me kiss you, please.
- Eres hermosa, déjame besarte.You are beautiful, let me kiss you.
- ¿Puedo decirte algo? Déjame besarte.Can I tell you something? Let me kiss you.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are walking in a park at sunset.
- JavierTe quiero mucho, Elena.I love you very much, Elena.
- ElenaYo también te quiero, Javier.I love you too, Javier.
- JavierDéjame besarte.Let me kiss you.
- ElenaSí, por favor.Yes, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
