acalentar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cuddle verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
Senses
acalentar is used for these senses in English:
- cuddle (transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
- set on fire (figuratively, transitive) To arouse passionate feelings in.
cuddle — full definition
- verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
- noun An affectionate embrace, typically warmer and closer than a simple hug.