English–Spanish
“caress” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈɾiθja/
Example
La madre le dio una caricia al bebé.
The mother gave the baby a caress.
How to say “caress” in Spanish
“Caress” in Spanish is caricia.
A gentle stroke on a baby's cheek.
Example sentences with caricia
El novio le dio una caricia en la mejilla antes de despedirse.
The boyfriend gave her a caress on the cheek before saying goodbye.
Tips for using caricia
- Common collocations are dar una caricia and recibir una caricia, and the word typically refers to a parent's or pet owner's gentle touch rather than casual contact with a stranger.