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caress in Spanish

caress in Spanish is caricia, carantoña, acariciar — caress means a gentle, affectionate touch.

caress in Spanish

caricia
noun
A gentle stroking or rubbing.
carantoña
noun
A gentle stroking or rubbing.
acariciar
verb
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
apapachar
verb
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
apapuchar
verb
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
franelear
verb
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

What does "caress" mean?

  1. noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
    "He felt the caress of her hand on his cheek."
  2. verb To touch someone gently and affectionately.
    "She caressed the baby's soft cheek."
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caress in a sentence

  • He felt the caress of her hand on his cheek.
  • The breeze felt like a caress against her skin.
  • She caressed the baby's soft cheek.
  • He gently caressed the cat's fur.

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What is "caress" in Spanish?

"caress" in Spanish is caricia, carantoña, acariciar. caress means: A gentle, affectionate touch.

How do you use "caress" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt the caress of her hand on his cheek." In Spanish, "caress" is caricia, carantoña, acariciar.

Are there other ways to say "caress" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "caress": caricia, carantoña, acariciar, apapachar, apapuchar, franelear.

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