el
masculine
/kaˈɾiɲo/
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Translation
affection, love, darling
Word origin
From Latin carus ('dear, beloved'), via a derived form meaning a showing of fondness. The same root gives English 'charity' and 'caress'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- carus
- English cognates
- charity, caress, cherish
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcarinos
Examples
cachorro.
He is very fond of that dog since it was a puppy.
, abrigo .
Darling, you have forgotten your coat again.
.
She did it with a lot of care and that shows in the result.
irme .
They treated me with such affection that I never wanted to leave.
, , .
My love, do not worry, we will arrive on time.
.
My grandmother gave me a lot of affection when I was a girl.
Used in
Stories
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