Cariñosamente (en. Lovingly)

/kaɾiˈɲosamentɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In an affectionate or tender way.
She spoke affectionately to her pet.
Ella le habló cariñosamente a su mascota.
With affection or love.
The boy hugged his mother affectionately.
El niño abrazó cariñosamente a su madre.
In a kind and tender manner.
I wrote him a letter affectionately.
Le escribí una carta cariñosamente.

Etymology

From the adjective affectionate, which comes from the Latin 'cariñosus', meaning affectionate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak affectionately
To speak in a kind and affectionate manner.
hablar cariñosamente
to look affectionately
To observe someone with affection and tenderness.
mirar cariñosamente
to hug affectionately
To give a hug full of love and tenderness.
abrazar cariñosamente

Related Words

affectionate
One who has affection and love for something or someone.
cariñoso
affection
A feeling of affection towards another person.
cariño
affection
A feeling of attachment or affection towards someone.
afecto

Slang Meanings

Affectionate attitude in friendship.
He always speaks to me affectionately; we are very close.
Siempre me habla cariñosamente, somos muy cercanos.
Sweet way of addressing someone.
I affectionately call her 'my life'.
La llamo 'mi vida' cariñosamente.