quieres un beso
/kjeɾes un beso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you want a kiss" is translated into Spanish as quieres un beso.
A question used to ask if someone would like to receive a kiss.
Which one should you use?
The form quieres un beso is used for the informal "you", while quiere un beso is used when speaking to someone in a formal manner. Additionally, the phrase ¿Me das un beso? can be used to mean "Can you give me a kiss?" in informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the question "do you want a kiss?" is formed using the same words as the statement "you want a kiss?" by simply changing the intonation.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾes un beso/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the custom of the dos besos involves kissing the right cheek then the left, whereas in many Latin American countries, only one kiss on the right cheek is standard.
- While quieres un beso is a direct question, a common way to ask for one in many Spanish-speaking cultures is to use the phrase dame un beso, which literally translates to 'give me a kiss'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the 'kiss' implied by beso is often a light touch of cheeks used as a greeting, rather than a romantic kiss on the lips.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres un beso antes de irte?Do you want a kiss before you go?
- Si quieres un beso, dímelo.If you want a kiss, tell me.
- Te miro a los ojos y te pregunto: ¿quieres un beso?I look into your eyes and ask you: do you want a kiss?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are saying goodbye at the door.
- Elena¿Quieres un beso, Javier?Do you want a kiss, Javier?
- JavierSí, por favor.Yes, please.
- ElenaAquí tienes, mi amor.Here you go, my love.
- JavierGracias, Elena. Te veo mañana.Thanks, Elena. I'll see you tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
