comer a besos — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin AmericaColloquialAffectionateInformal
  • To kiss someone repeatedly and passionately; to shower someone with kisses.

  Examples

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  • María no paraba de comer a besos a su novio en la estación de tren.

    María kept showering her boyfriend with kisses at the train station.

  • Cada vez que veía a su hija, la abuela la comía a besos sin poder contener su emoción.

    Every time she saw her daughter, the grandmother kissed her repeatedly, unable to contain her excitement.

  • Los recién casados se comieron a besos frente a todos los invitados durante la recepción.

    The newlyweds kissed each other passionately in front of all the guests during the reception.

  • Cuando Juan llegó de su viaje, su perro lo recibió comiéndolo a besos sin parar.

    When Juan returned from his trip, his dog greeted him by kissing him nonstop.

• 2.

  SpainLatin AmericaColloquialFigurativeInformal
  • To overwhelm someone with affection, adoration, or tender attention; to show excessive fondness in a demonstrative way.

  Examples

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  • Los padres comían a besos a su bebé recién nacido, mostrando todo su amor y ternura.

    The parents showered their newborn baby with kisses, showing all their love and tenderness.

  • No pude evitar comer a besos a mi sobrino cuando lo vi después de tanto tiempo.

    I couldn't help but shower my nephew with kisses when I saw him after so long.

  • Durante la fiesta, Ana comió a besos a su mejor amiga para agradecerle el apoyo constante.

    During the party, Ana showered her best friend with kisses to thank her for the constant support.