Acariciándole (en. Caressing him)

/akarisiˈandole/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of gently touching someone or something with the hand.
She was caressing his hair while he slept.
Ella le estaba acariciando el pelo mientras dormía.
To express affection or fondness through the act of caressing.
The owner gently caresses his dog.
El dueño acaricia a su perro con ternura.
To perform a soft and delicate action on the skin or fur.
Caressing her cat made her feel more relaxed.
Acariciando a su gato, se sintió más relajada.

Etymology

From the verb 'acariciar', which comes from the Latin 'acariciare', meaning 'to touch gently'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to caress the soul
To provide comfort or emotional satisfaction.
acariciar el alma
to caress the idea
To consider or reflect on an idea gently.
acariciar la idea

Related Words

caress
Touching someone or something gently as a sign of affection.
acariciar
caress
A soft touch that expresses love or affection.
caricia
massage
Manipulation of body tissues for therapeutic or relaxation purposes.
masaje

Slang Meanings

Affectionate touch during an intimate moment.
He gave her a caress while they were watching a movie.
Le dio una acariciada mientras veían una película.
Act of joking or making light of a delicate situation.
It was just a caress, don’t get angry.
Solo fue una acaricia, no te enojes.