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    Caricias (en. Caresses)

    /kaˈɾi.θjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A soft and affectionate touch made with the hand.
    He gave his pet caresses to calm it down.
    Le dio caricias a su mascota para calmarla.
    An act of demonstrating affection or love through touch.
    Caresses between couples are important for intimacy.
    Las caricias entre parejas son importantes para la intimidad.
    Excessive attention or care given to someone.
    That mother always gives her son many caresses.
    Esa madre siempre le da muchas caricias a su hijo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'acariciar', which comes from the Latin 'acariciare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give caresses
    To offer physical affection to someone.
    dar caricias
    caresses of love
    Affectionate touches that show love and affection.
    caricias de amor
    gentle caresses
    Delicate touches that convey tenderness.
    caricias suaves
    to receive caresses
    To accept expressions of physical affection.
    recibir caricias

    Related Words

    acariciar
    To perform caresses.
    acariciar
    to pamper
    To treat someone with excessive affection.
    mimar
    tenderness
    The quality of being sweet and affectionate.
    tiernura
    affection
    A feeling of affection towards someone.
    afecto

    Slang Meanings

    Informal or playful caresses among friends.
    Give me a caress, friend.
    Dame una caricia, amigo.
    Caresses that are made in a flirtatious context.
    With those caresses, I already know that she likes me.
    Con esas caricias, ya sé que le gusto.