besos cálidos
/besos kalidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "warm kisses" is translated into Spanish as besos cálidos.
besos cálidos is an affectionate closing used in a letter or message to express love and warmth.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun besos (kisses) and the adjective cálidos (warm).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because besos is a masculine plural noun, the adjective cálidos must also be in the masculine plural form.
Did you know?
- While besos cálidos is used in writing, people in Spain typically greet each other with dos besos, which are two light brushes of the cheeks.
- Spanish has several specific words for different types of kisses, such as pico, which refers to a very short, quick kiss on the lips.
- If you use besos cálidos in a professional business email, it may be misinterpreted as being 'too hot' or inappropriately sensual rather than just friendly.
Example conversation
Lucía is finishing a handwritten letter to Alejandro.
- LucíaYa terminé tu carta, Alejandro.I already finished your letter, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Cómo la cerraste?How did you close it?
- LucíaEscribí besos cálidos al final.I wrote warm kisses at the end.
- AlejandroQué detalle tan dulce, Lucía.What a sweet detail, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
