besuqueo
/besukeo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for 'smooch' is besuqueo.
The term is used as an informal way to describe the act of kissing. Other forms like besito or piquito focus on smaller, more affectionate or quicker kisses.
Meaning: (informal) to kiss (verb)
Which one should you use?
Depending on the specific type of kiss you are describing, different words are used: besito refers to a small, affectionate kiss, whereas piquito describes a quick, small kiss or a peck.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word morreo is used specifically to refer to a passionate or French kiss.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/besukeo/
Did you know?
- The suffix used to create besuquear shares an ancient lineage with the Latin -izāre and the Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the 'smooch' is often replaced by dos besos when greeting friends or family. These are not kisses on the lips but light brushes of the cheeks, starting with the right side.
- Depending on the country, a beso on the cheek may be given once, twice or even three times during a greeting.
Examples in context
- Después de la ceremonia, los novios se dieron un beso apasionado.After the ceremony, the newlyweds shared a passionate smooch.
- La película culminó con un beso apasionado entre los protagonistas.The movie ended with a passionate smooch between the main characters.
- Le di un besito de despedida antes de irme.I gave her a smooch goodbye before leaving.
- Al llegar a casa, le di un piquito en la mejilla a mi abuela.When I arrived home, I gave my grandma a smooch on the cheek.
- En la fiesta de Año Nuevo, se dieron un morreo muy intenso.At the New Year's party, they had a very intense smooch.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are watching a romantic movie.
- AlejandroHay demasiado besuqueo en esta película.There is too much smooching in this movie.
- SofíaA mí me parece muy romántico, Alejandro.I think it is very romantic, Alejandro.
- AlejandroYa es un poco incómodo verlo.It is already a bit uncomfortable to watch.
- SofíaNo seas tan aburrido, Sofía dice que es lindo.Don't be such a bore, Sofía says it's cute.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries besuqueo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
