Translation
affection, love, darling
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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
Examples
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He is very fond of that dog since it was a puppy.
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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.
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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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cariño: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: cariño, señora, historia and 7 more words.