muchos besos
/mut͡ʃos besos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "lots of kisses" is expressed as muchos besos.
muchos besos is a common affectionate sign-off used at the end of letters, emails or text messages to show love to the recipient.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of muchos (many) and besos (kisses).
Which one should you use?
You can use mil besos (a thousand kisses) for a more hyperbolic or even more affectionate closing. Additionally, besitos is an informal way to say "kisses".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
muchos besos is used in informal contexts, such as messages to friends, family or romantic partners.
How do you pronounce it?
/mutʃos besos/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word besamanos which refers to the formal custom of kissing someone's hand as a sign of respect or submission.
- In digital shorthand, Spanish speakers often replace besos with the letter x or use muac to mimic the actual sound of a kiss.
- While muchos besos is common in writing, people in Spain often greet each other with two physical kisses on the cheeks, one on each side, regardless of whether they are actually kissing.
Examples in context
- Con cariño, muchos besosWith affection, lots of kisses
- ¡Hasta pronto! BesitosSee you soon! Kisses
- ¡Hola amiga! Un abrazo y muchos besitosHello friend! A hug and lots of kisses
- ¡Hola abuelita linda! Te mando muchos besitos.Hello lovely grandma! I'm sending you lots of kisses.
- Querida prima, mucho cariño para ti. Besitos.Dear cousin, much affection for you. Kisses.
- Te mando muchos besos.I send you lots of kisses.
- Muchos besos para toda la familia.Lots of kisses for the whole family.
Example conversation
María is sending a quick text message to Mateo before bed.
- María¡Buenas noches, Mateo!Good night, Mateo!
- MateoBuenas noches, María. Que descanses.Good night, María. Rest well.
- MaríaGracias, muchos besos.Thanks, lots of kisses.
- MateoIgualmente, descansa.Likewise, rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
