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"Beso" is a form of "beso", a noun which is often translated as "kiss". "Besar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to kiss". Learn more about the difference between "beso" and "besar" below.
el beso(
beh
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (colloquial) (impact)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. collision
Se dieron un beso los dos coches pero a nadie le pasó nada.There was a collision between the two cars but no one was hurt.
los besos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
4. (gestures)
a. kisses
Las dos mujeres se encuentran por la calle y se dan dos besos en la mejilla.The two women meet on the street and give themselves two kisses on the cheek.
a. love
Mañana te texteo de nuevo para ver cómo estás. Besos, Laura.I'll text you tomorrow to see how you are. Love, Laura.
b. XX (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Clara me dejó una nota que decía "Hay pollo con arroz en el refri. Te quiero. Besos".Clara left me a note that said "There's chicken and rice in the fridge. I love you. XX."
besar(
beh
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to graze
No choqué; solo besé el parachoques del otro carro.I didn't crash into the other car; I just grazed its bumper.
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.
