cariño

Tender loving word

Cariño is a Spanish term of endearment meaning affection, fondness, or darling.

It expresses warmth toward loved ones—partners, children, close friends: Hola, cariño.

In English contexts, it often appears untranslated to convey intimate tenderness that "honey" or "sweetheart" might not capture.

The word can also mean care or gentleness: Trátalo con cariño (Handle it with care).

affection

amor

Foreign word for affection

caress

abrazo

Affectionate clasp between people

  • toqueBrimless fitted headwear
endearment

mijo

Spanish term for son

  • papiSpanish male endearment
  • mamiSpanish affectionate address
  • hermosoAttractive in Spanish

bonito · chulo · guapo · reina

care

cuidado

Spanish warning word

Categories
Opposites
emotional disposition toward others

cariñohatred

Intense hostile aversion

hostility · hate · animosity · loathing · aversion

manner of treatment

cariñocruelty

Deliberate harm-causing disposition

harshness · brutality · mistreatment · roughness · abuse

relational connection

cariñoindifference

Lack of interest

detachment · coldness · lovelessness · estrangement · apathy

Family

caress, cherish, charity, charitable, charitably, uncharitable

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Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G