acariciar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- caress noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- cuddle verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
- fondle verb To touch or stroke gently and affectionately.
- pet noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
- stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
Senses
acariciar is used for these senses in English:
- caress (transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- cuddle (US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
- fondle (transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.
- pet (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
- pet (transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
- stroke To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.
caress — full definition
- noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- verb To touch someone gently and affectionately.
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.