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    Caricia (en. Caress)

    /kaˈɾiθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of touching gently and with affection.
    He gave his dog a caress on the head.
    Le dio una caricia en la cabeza a su perro.
    Gesture of affection expressed through touch.
    Her caress made me feel loved.
    Su caricia me hizo sentir amado.
    Advance or affectionate attitude towards another person.
    Our encounters are always filled with caresses.
    Nuestros encuentros siempre están llenos de caricias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caritia', which means love or affection.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    caress of the wind
    A soft sensation produced by the wind touching the skin.
    caricia del viento
    to give a caress
    To make an affectionate gesture by touching someone gently.
    dar una caricia

    Related Words

    to caress
    Verb that means to touch someone gently with the hand.
    acariciar
    affection
    Feeling of love and affection towards another person.
    cariño
    tenderness
    Quality of what is tender or evokes tenderness.
    ternura

    Slang Meanings

    Tender gestures between couples.
    We always give each other caresses when we're watching a movie.
    Siempre nos damos caricias cuando estamos viendo una película.
    Gentle touches made in a romantic context.
    That caress on the face was very meaningful.
    Esa caricia en el rostro fue muy significativa.