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"Besos" is a form of "besos", a plural noun which is often translated as "kisses". "Un abrazo fuerte" is a phrase which is often translated as "a big hug". Learn more about the difference between "un abrazo fuerte" and "besos" below.
un abrazo fuerte(
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brah
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fwehr
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. a big hug
Mi padre me dio un abrazo fuerte y me besó la mejilla.My father gave me a big hug and kissed my cheek.
a. warmly
Espero tener noticias tuyas pronto. Un abrazo fuerte. Pedro.Hope to hear from you soon. Warmly, Pedro.
b. warmly yours
Yo siempre termino las cartas con "Un abrazo fuerte."I always finish my letters with "Warmly yours."
d. cordially yours
Puedes concluir con "Saludos" o "Un fuerte abrazo."You can end with "Best wishes" or "Cordially yours."
los besos(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (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."
el beso
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (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.
