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    Acariciaba (en. Caressed)

    /akaɾiˈθjaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To gently touch someone or something with the hand, usually as a sign of affection.
    She was caressing her dog while watching television.
    Ella acariciaba a su perro mientras veía la televisión.
    To treat something with tenderness and softness.
    The grandfather was caressing the old guitar with nostalgia.
    El abuelo acariciaba la vieja guitarra con nostalgia.
    To express affection physically through touch.
    He was caressing her hair while telling her a story.
    Acariciaba su cabello mientras le contaba un cuento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acaricĭāre', which means to touch gently.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to caress the soul
    To produce a comforting or pleasant effect.
    acariciar el alma
    to caress hope
    To keep alive the hope for something good.
    acariciar la esperanza

    Related Words

    to caress
    To perform the action of caressing.
    acariciar
    caress
    Soft touch that expresses affection.
    caricia

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a pleasant and comfortable place.
    This sofa is so soft, it's like it's caressing.
    Este sofá es tan suave, es como si acariciara.
    To treat gently and delicately.
    They caressed the idea until it became perfect.
    Le acariciaron la idea hasta hacerla perfecta.