English–Spanish
“stroke” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/akaɾiˈθjaɾ/
Example
Ella acaricia al gato todas las mañanas.
She strokes the cat every morning.
How to say “stroke” in Spanish
“Stroke” in Spanish is acariciar.
Gentle hand stroking a pet's fur.
Example sentences with acariciar
Antes de acostarse, la madre acaricia al bebé.
Before going to bed, the mother strokes the baby.
Tips for using acariciar
- Use acariciar when the touch expresses affection or comfort rather than a neutral touch: use tocar for neutral contact, and it commonly collocates with pets, hair, and comforting people.