Afectuosas (en. Affectionate)

/afeɣˈtuwosas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows love or affection.
Her affectionate words always comfort me.
Sus palabras afectuosas siempre me reconfortan.
That behaves in a loving manner.
She was very affectionate with the children.
Era muy afectuosa con los niños.
That fosters feelings of love and friendship.
The letters she sends me are always affectionate and sincere.
Las cartas que me envía son siempre afectuosas y sinceras.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'affectuosus', which means 'full of affection'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in an affectionate tone
In a way that shows affection.
con un tono afectuoso
affectionate gesture
An action that expresses affection.
gesto afectuoso
affectionate words
Phrases that show love and kindness.
palabras afectuosas

Related Words

affection
Feeling of affection towards someone.
afecto
care
Attention and concern for someone's well-being.
cuidado
love
Intense feeling of affection.
amor
warmth
A friendly and welcoming attitude or behavior.
calidez

Slang Meanings

Cordial and uninhibited
I greet you affectionately, as always.
Te saludo de manera afectuosa, como siempre.
In a good mood
The meeting was very affectionate; everyone got along wonderfully.
La reunión fue muy afectuosa, todos se llevaron de maravilla.