Cariño (en. Affection)

/kaˈɾiɲo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

definition_text: Affection or appreciation felt for someone.

example_sentence: I have a great affection for my friends.

Tengo un gran cariño por mis amigos.

definition_text: Care or attention given to someone.

example_sentence: I always show affection to my pet.

Siempre le doy cariño a mi mascota.

definition_text: Term of affection used to refer to a loved one.

example_sentence: Hello, darling, how are you?

Hola, cariño, ¿cómo estás?

etymology_origin: From the verb 'carinar', which comes from the Latin 'carus', meaning 'dear' or 'precious'.

phrase: to give affection

meaning: To show affection towards someone.

dar cariño

phrase: love at first sight

meaning: Immediate feeling of affection towards someone.

cariño a primera vista

phrase: with all affection

meaning: Expression that indicates something is said with love and affection.

con todo cariño

related_word: affectionate

description: One who shows affection.

cariñoso

related_word: affectionateness

description: Quality of being affectionate.

cariñosidad

related_word: dear

description: A person who is very appreciated.

querido

meaning: A loving way to refer to a partner.

example: She always calls me darling when we're together.

Ella siempre me llama cariño cuando estamos juntos.

meaning: Term used among close friends.

example: What a pleasure to see you, darling!

¡Qué gusto verte, cariño!