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    Acariciar (en. To pet)

    /akarisiˈaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To touch or brush against someone or something gently and affectionately.
    She caresses her cat while watching television.
    Ella acaricia a su gato mientras mira la televisión.
    To express affection or love through a gentle touch.
    The boy caresses his mother's hand.
    El niño acaricia la mano de su madre.
    To show affection in a soft and delicate manner.
    The artist caresses the strings of his guitar.
    El artista acaricia las cuerdas de su guitarra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acaritiare', which means 'to caress'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to caress the soul
    To provide comfort or emotional well-being.
    acariciar el alma
    to caress a dream
    To have hope of achieving something desired.
    acariciar un sueño

    Related Words

    caress
    The action of caressing; a soft touch that expresses affection.
    caricia
    cuddles
    Gestures or attitudes of affection and care.
    mimos
    tenderness
    The quality of being tender and loving.
    ternura

    Slang Meanings

    To give affection playfully.
    Sometimes, caressing is just another way to flirt.
    A veces, acariciar es solo otra forma de coquetear.
    To touch something subtly or mischievously.
    I caressed his arm to get his attention.
    Le acaricié el brazo para llamarle su atención.