bésame
/ˈbesame/
The English phrase "make out with me" is translated into Spanish as bésame.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbesame/.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the slang term morrear specifically refers to the act of kissing with a lot of tongue. It comes from morro, which is the word for a pig's snout.
- In Spain, if you want to describe the act of making out more colloquially, you might hear the word liarse, which literally means 'to tie oneself up' or 'to get involved'.
- The command bésame is famously associated with the song 'Bésame Mucho', one of the most recorded songs in history. It was written in 1940 and has been covered by artists ranging from The Beatles to Andrea Bocelli.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are alone together at a party.
- MaríaMateo, bésame.Mateo, make out with me.
- MateoTengo miedo de que nos vean.I'm afraid they'll see us.
- MaríaNadie nos está mirando.Nobody is looking at us.
- MateoEstá bien, ven aquí.Alright, come here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bésame, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
