Encariñado (en. Fond of)

/enkaɾiˈɲaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Someone who has developed fondness or affection for someone or something.

I have always been very fond of my dog.

Siempre he estado muy encariñado con mi perro.

Refers to a person who shows affection or fondness towards another.

She is very fond of her friends.

Ella es muy encariñada con sus amigos.

Indicates emotional attachment to a place or memory.

I have a fond memory of my childhood.

Tengo un recuerdo encariñado de mi infancia.

From the verb 'to endear', from 'fondness' with the suffix -ed indicating a state.

to be fond of

To feel affection or fondness for someone or something.

estar encariñado con

to become fond

To develop fondness for someone or something.

encariñarse

to have fondness

To maintain emotional attachment to someone or something.

tener encariño

affection

A feeling of affection towards someone.

cariño

fondness

A feeling of attachment or fondness.

afecto

loyalty

Fidelity shown to a person or cause.

lealtad

To be very close to someone.

I am fond of that girl; we always hang out together.

Estoy encariñado con esa chica, siempre salimos juntos.

To have a weakness for something.

I feel fond of those shoes; I can't let them go.

Me siento encariñado con esos zapatos, no puedo dejarlos.