Affectionate in Spanish
Affectionate in Spanish is cariñoso (kah-ree-NYOH-soh), or cariñosa.
- Spanish
- cariñoso
- Say it
- kah-ree-NYOH-soh
- Also said
- cariñosa
- Also
- cariñoso in Spanish Words with Ñ
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Questions about cariñoso
How do you say affectionate in Spanish?
Affectionate in Spanish is cariñoso. You can also say cariñosa. In spanish words with ñ, affectionate is cariñoso.
How do you pronounce cariñoso?
Say it kah-ree-NYOH-soh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: NYOH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does cariñoso mean in English?
In English, cariñoso means affectionate.
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