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"Besarse" is a reciprocal verb which is often translated as "to kiss each other", and "besar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to kiss". Learn more about the difference between "besarse" and "besar" below.
besarse()
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
a. to kiss each other
Los novios se besaron apasionadamente.The bride and groom kissed each other passionately.
besar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
besar()
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
besarse
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
a. to kiss each other
Los novios se besaron apasionadamente.The bride and groom kissed each other passionately.
