apapachar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- caress noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- cosset verb To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
- cuddle verb To hold someone close in an affectionate, gentle embrace.
- hug verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
- pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
Senses
apapachar is used for these senses in English:
- caress (transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- cosset (transitive) To treat like a pet; to overly indulge. [from 1650s]
- cuddle (transitive) To cradle (e.g. a baby) in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
- hug (transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
- pat To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
caress — full definition
- noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- verb To touch someone gently and affectionately.
cosset — full definition
- verb To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
- verb To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.
- verb To benefit; to make life easy for.