Affection in Spanish
Affection in Spanish is cariño (kah-REE-nyoh). It's masculine: el cariño.
- Spanish
- el cariño
- Say it
- el kah-REE-nyoh
- Gender
- Masculine: el cariño
- Also
- el cariño in Love Words in Spanish
- Also
- el cariño in Beautiful Spanish Words
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Questions about cariño
How do you say affection in Spanish?
Affection in Spanish is el cariño. In love words in spanish, affection is el cariño. In beautiful spanish words, affection is el cariño.
How do you pronounce cariño?
Say it kah-REE-nyoh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: REE. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is cariño masculine or feminine in Spanish?
cariño is masculine, so it takes el: el cariño.
What does cariño mean in English?
In English, el cariño means affection.
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