besado
“besado” means “kissed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
kissed
Also: touched
📝 In Action
Nunca he besado a nadie en la primera cita.
A2I have never kissed anyone on the first date.
Habíamos besado la reliquia con mucho respeto.
B1We had kissed the relic with a lot of respect.
kissed
📝 In Action
El niño, recién besado por su madre, se durmió.
B1The boy, recently kissed by his mother, fell asleep.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: besado
Question 1 of 2
Which is the correct way to say 'I have kissed'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'besar', which comes from the Latin 'bassiare', a term used for a kiss of affection.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'beso' and 'besado'?
'Beso' is the noun (a kiss), while 'besado' is the form of the verb used to say you have 'kissed' someone.
Does 'besado' ever change to 'besados'?
Yes, but only when it is being used as an adjective to describe more than one person (e.g., 'Los niños besados'). It never changes when used with 'haber' (e.g., 'Ellos han besado').