Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to kiss" in Spanish: besar
besar
To kiss in Spanish is besar. Say te beso and un beso. Cheek greetings often use besar.
Goodnight
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How to pronounce besar
Say it
beh-SAHR / teh BEH-soh
/be.ˈsaɾ/
beh-SAHR. Te beso is teh BEH-soh. Soft b.
"to kiss" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| besar | to kiss Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| te beso | I kiss you Affectionate. | Affectionate. |
| un beso | a kiss Noun greeting. | Noun greeting. |
| beso en la mejilla | kiss on the cheek Greeting style. | Greeting style. |
| nos besamos | we kiss / we greet with kisses Reflexive greeting. | Reflexive greeting. |
How to use besar in real life
- 1Goodnight
Te beso. Dulces sueños.
I kiss you. Sweet dreams.
Te beso is warm and close.
- 2Greeting
En la fiesta nos besamos al saludar.
At the party we greet with kisses.
Nos besamos for cheek greetings.
- 3Message close
Un beso. Nos vemos mañana.
A kiss. See you tomorrow.
Un beso ends many texts.
Mistakes English speakers make with besar
Incorrect: Yo besarte ahora.
Correct: Te beso ahora. / Quiero besarte ahora.
Conjugate: te beso, or use querer + besarte.
Incorrect: Le beso la mano siempre (too formal).
Correct: Le doy un beso en la mejilla.
Everyday greetings use mejilla; hand-kissing is rare.
Good to know
Good to knowFriends may greet with one cheek kiss. Some places use two. Ask locals. Un beso closes warm messages. Besar can also be romantic—match the setting.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Saying goodnight
ChatPal
Te beso. Descansa bien.
I kiss you. Rest well.
You
Un beso. Hasta mañana.
A kiss. See you tomorrow.
ChatPal
¿Me besas en la mejilla al salir?
Will you kiss me on the cheek when we leave?
You
Claro. Es solo un saludo.
Of course. It's just a greeting.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to kiss" in Spanish
How do I say I kiss you?
Te beso.
How do I end a text warmly?
Un beso.
Cheek greeting?
Un beso en la mejilla.
How do you pronounce besar?
beh-SAHR, soft b, stress on SAHR.
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