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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

.

He is very fond of that dog since it was a puppy.

, .

Darling, you have forgotten your coat again.

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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.

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My love, do not worry, we will arrive on time.

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My grandmother gave me a lot of affection when I was a girl.

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This word is part of lesson 6.