Cariño
Definition
(noun) Affection or tenderness towards someone or something
Examples
“Le dio un abrazo lleno de cariño.”
“Ana le habló con cariño en la cocina.”
Ana spoke to him affectionately in the kitchen.
“No lo hizo por costumbre, sino por cariño.”
She didn't do it out of habit, but out of affection.
“En agosto, guardó una carta de cariño dentro del libro de tapas azules.”
In August, he tucked a note of affection inside the blue-covered book.
“Marta le dijo con cariño que ya era tarde y cerró la puerta.”
Marta told him gently that it was already late, then closed the door.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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