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"Beso" is a noun which is often translated as "kiss", and "abrazo" is a noun which is often translated as "hug". Learn more about the difference between "beso" and "abrazo" 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."
el abrazo(
ah
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brah
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. best wishes
Espero que estés bien y que hayas pasado un buen verano. Un abrazo, MartaI hope you are well and have had a good summer. Best wishes, Marta
e. xoxo
Gracias por tu ayuda la semana pasada. Un abrazo, BelénThank you for your help last week. xoxo, Belén
los abrazos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. best wishes
No dudes en ponerte en contacto conmigo si necesitas cualquier cosa. Abrazos, Maribel.Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything. Best wishes, Maribel.
b. regards
Espero que haya tenido buen viaje de vuelta a Madrid. Abrazos, Antonio González.I hope you had a good trip back to Madrid. Regards, Antonio Gonzalez.
c. take care
Me alegró mucho verle tan recuperado de su operación. Abrazos, Sebastián.I was really happy to see you so recovered from your operation. Take care, Sebastian.
d. love
No te olvides de llamarme cuando llegues. Abrazos, papá.Don't forget to give me a call when you get there. Love, Dad.
e. xoxo
Te veo a las 8 pm en el restaurante. Abrazos, María.See you at the restaurant at 8 pm. xoxo, Maria.
