besó
beh-SOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Él la besó tiernamente en la mejilla.
A2He kissed her tenderly on the cheek.
Ella besó el trofeo después de ganar.
A2She kissed the trophy after winning.
Usted me besó por sorpresa.
B1You (formal) kissed me by surprise.
💡 Grammar Points
The Importance of the Accent Mark
In Spanish, the accent on the last letter (ó) tells you this happened in the past. Without the accent, 'beso' means 'I kiss' or simply 'a kiss'.
Who did the kissing?
This specific form is only for 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'you' (the formal 'usted'). Use it when the action is finished and over with.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "El me beso."
Correction: Él me besó. Without the accent, the sentence sounds like 'He, I kiss me,' which doesn't make sense!
⭐ Usage Tips
Storytelling Past
Use 'besó' when you are listing actions in a story (e.g., He arrived, he saw her, and he kissed her).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: besó
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'She kissed her mother'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'beso' and 'besó'?
'Beso' (no accent) means 'a kiss' (noun) or 'I kiss' (present). 'Besó' (with accent) means 'he/she/you formal kissed' (past).