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    Cariñoso (en. Affectionate)

    /kaɾiˈɲoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That shows love or affection.
    The dog is very affectionate with its owner.
    El perro es muy cariñoso con su dueño.
    It is said of a person who acts with tenderness.
    She is a loving mother.
    Ella es una madre cariñosa.
    That is kind and affectionate.
    He always has a loving gesture for his friends.
    Siempre tiene un gesto cariñoso para sus amigos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the noun cariño, which comes from the Latin 'caritas,' meaning 'affection.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with affection
    With love or affection.
    con cariño
    a loving gesture
    An act that shows affection.
    un gesto cariñoso
    to be affectionate
    To have the tendency to show affection.
    ser cariñoso

    Related Words

    affection
    Feeling of affection.
    cariño
    affection
    Feeling of fondness towards someone.
    afecto
    tender
    To show tenderness or affection.
    tender

    Slang Meanings

    Tenderness
    That child is a sweetheart, always affectionate.
    Ese niño es una ternurita, siempre cariñoso.
    Affectionate
    My cat is very affectionate; it always seeks petting.
    Mi gato es muy mimoso; siempre busca caricias.