Cariños (en. Affection)

/kaˈɾiɲos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of affection shown towards people.
I always say affections to my friends when I greet them.
Siempre le digo cariños a mis amigos cuando los saludo.
Deep feeling of affection towards a person.
The affections I feel for my family are unconditional.
Los cariños que siento por mi familia son incondicionales.
Way to refer to expressions of affection.
The affections he showed me at his farewell made me feel special.
Los cariños que me demostró en su despedida me hicieron sentir especial.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'caro' which refers to something valuable or dear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give affections
To express affection to someone.
dar cariños
have affections for someone
To feel a special affection for someone.
tener cariños por alguien
affections and hugs
A way of saying goodbye affectionately.
cariños y abrazos

Related Words

affectionate
Showing affection or love regularly.
cariñoso
affectionate
Feeling or showing affection.
afectuoso
appreciation
Feeling of affection and respect towards someone.
aprecio

Slang Meanings

A friendly term among close friends.
We call each other 'affection' as a sign of closeness.
Nos llamamos 'cariños' entre nosotros como muestra de cercanía.
A way to refer to a partner affectionately.
I always call my girl affection when we are together.
Siempre le digo cariño a mi chica cuando estamos juntos.