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    Mimo (en. Mime)

    /ˈmimo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of hugging or caressing affectionately.
    I gave my son a cuddle before bedtime.
    Le di un mimo a mi hijo antes de dormir.
    Gestures that express affection without the need for words.
    The affection he showed me on that occasion was very moving.
    El mimo que me hizo en esa ocasión fue muy conmovedor.
    Excessive care or overprotection towards someone.
    Sometimes, his overprotection is too much and doesn't let her grow.
    A veces, su mimo es demasiado y no le deja crecer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mimus', meaning 'imitator' or 'jester'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    special attention to children
    Special and affectionate attention towards children.
    mimo a los niños
    to give a cuddle
    To show affection to someone with a tender gesture.
    dar un mimo
    family affection
    Expression of love and protection within the family setting.
    mimo familiar

    Related Words

    affectionate
    That shows affection in a manifested and frequent way.
    mimoso
    caress
    Soft and affectionate touch.
    caricia
    affection
    Feeling of affection towards someone.
    afección

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive care
    Don't give that dog so much affection, he will become spoiled.
    No le des tanto mimo a ese perro, se malcría.
    Tenderness
    That couple shows each other a lot of affection, they are very romantic.
    Esa pareja se da muchos mimos, son muy románticos.
    Overprotection
    That dad is very overprotective, he doesn't let his daughter do anything on her own.
    Ese papá es muy mimo, no deja que su hija haga nada sola.