mandando besos
/mandando besos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "sending kisses" is mandando besos.
The phrase refers to the act of expressing affection by blowing kisses or sending them in a message. The gerund form mandando besos is commonly used in informal written messages or as a closing to express affection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the gerund mandando (sending) and the noun besos (kisses).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of South America, echándote besitos and tirándote besitos are used to mean sending kisses.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form mandar besos is used to express the concept of "to send kisses" as a general action. The word besos is the plural form of beso (kiss).
How do you pronounce it?
/mandando besos/
Did you know?
- The word beso shares a distant linguistic root with the Latin word for 'to eat' or 'to taste', reflecting the sensory nature of the act.
- In Spain, the act of 'sending kisses' is often mirrored in the physical greeting of two kisses on the cheeks, which is a standard social formality rather than a romantic gesture.
- The verb mandar in mandando besos also means 'to command' or 'to order', though in this context it exclusively means 'to send'.
Examples in context
- Hola amiga, espero verte pronto. Mandando besitos desde lejos, Carmen.Hi friend, hope to see you soon. Sending kisses from afar, Carmen.
- Estoy mandando besos a mi familia.I am sending kisses to my family.
- Me quedé mandando besos por chat.I ended up sending kisses via chat.
- Ella terminó el mensaje mandando besos.She finished the message by sending kisses.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are saying goodbye over a video call.
- LucíaMe tengo que ir, Javier.I have to go, Javier.
- JavierEstá bien, Lucía. ¡Cuídate mucho!That's okay, Lucía. Take care!
- LucíaAdiós, me voy mandando besos.Bye, I'm leaving sending kisses.
- JavierYo también te mando un beso.I send you a kiss too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
