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    Cariñosas (en. Affectionate)

    /kaɾiˈŋosas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Definition: That shows affection or fondness.
    Example Sentence: She is very affectionate with her friends.
    Ella es muy cariñosa con sus amigos.
    Definition: That acts in an affectionate and kind manner.
    Example Sentence: Dogs are affectionate by nature.
    Los perros son cariñosos por naturaleza.
    Definition: Related to an attitude of tenderness.
    Example Sentence: His affectionate behavior made everyone feel welcome.
    Su comportamiento cariñoso hizo que todos se sintieran bienvenidos.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the Spanish 'cariño', which comes from the Latin 'caritas', meaning 'charity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: with much affection
    Meaning: with great affection or love.
    con mucho cariño
    Phrase: affectionate when speaking
    Meaning: when someone speaks in an affectionate manner.
    cariñoso al hablar
    Phrase: affectionate with children
    Meaning: affectionate attitude towards the little ones.
    cariñoso con los niños

    Related Words

    Related Word: affection
    Description: feeling of affection towards someone.
    cariño
    Related Word: tender
    Description: that shows or expresses tenderness.
    tierno
    Related Word: affection
    Description: feeling of affection or love.
    afecto

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Affectionate way of addressing someone.
    Example: Grandma always calls me 'my affectionate one'.
    La abuela siempre me llama 'mi cariñosa'.
    Slang Meaning: Affectionate attitude in romantic relationships.
    Example: He is very affectionate in his relationship with her.
    Él es muy cariñoso en su relación con ella.