cariño

Definitions of cariño
  1. noun
    a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
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    type of:
    abrazo
    the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
  2. noun
    a tight or amorous embrace
    synonyms: achuchón, apretón
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    type of:
    abrazo
    the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
  3. noun
    a predisposition to like something
    synonyms: afición
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    type of:
    afición, gusto
    a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
  4. noun
    a positive feeling of liking
    synonyms: afección, afecto, afectuosidad, apego, asimiento, bienquerencia, bienquerer, coqueteo, devoción, dilección, querer, simpatía, solicitud, ternura, voluntad
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    type of:
    sentimiento
    the experiencing of affective and emotional states
  5. noun
    a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
    synonyms: chato, cielo, corazón, encanto, pochola, querida, querido, sol
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    type of:
    amante, enamorado
    a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
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