Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to kiss" in Italian: baciare
baciare
To kiss in Italian is baciare (bah-CHAH-reh). Everyday forms: ti bacio, baci, bacia. Prefer ti bacio or bacia so it is clearly the verb—not the noun un bacio alone.
Leaving for work
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How to pronounce baciare
Say it
bah-CHAH-reh
/baˈtʃa.re/
Baciare: bah-CHAH-reh. Soft ci like ch. Stress CHAH. Ti bacio: tee BAH-choh.
"to kiss" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| baciare | to kiss Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| ti bacio | I kiss you Clear first-person verb. | Clear first-person verb. |
| bacia | he/she kisses; kiss! (tu) Present or imperative. | Present or imperative. |
| baciarsi | to kiss each other Reciprocal. | Reciprocal. |
How to use baciare in real life
- 1Leaving for work
Ti bacio, a stasera.
Kiss you—see you tonight.
Ti bacio.
- 2Movie scene talk
Nel film lui la bacia sotto la pioggia.
In the film he kisses her in the rain.
La bacia.
- 3Cheek greeting cue
In Italia spesso si bacia sulle guance.
In Italy people often kiss on the cheeks.
Si bacia (impersonal).
Mistakes English speakers make with baciare
Incorrect: Io baciare te.
Correct: Ti bacio.
Conjugate and use ti: ti bacio.
Incorrect: Un bacino counts as the verb here.
Correct: Ti bacio. / Lei mi bacia.
Un bacino is a noun diminutive; use a clear verb form.
Good to know
Greeting baci on the cheeks vary by city—watch locals. Romantic baciare is private; ti bacio in messages is affectionate without being dramatic. Un bacio in a sign-off is the noun, not practice for the verb.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Saying goodbye at the door
ChatPal
Ti bacio, vai piano in bici.
Kiss you—go easy on the bike.
You
Anche io ti bacio. Messaggio quando arrivo.
I kiss you too. I'll text when I arrive.
ChatPal
Ok. Se piove, rientra.
Okay. If it rains, come back.
You
Promesso. A più tardi.
Promise. See you later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to kiss" in Italian
How do you say to kiss?
Baciare.
I kiss you?
Ti bacio.
Noun vs verb?
Un bacio is the noun; use ti bacio / bacia for the verb.
Greeting kisses?
Often si bacia sulle guance—follow local habit.
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