Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
caricia
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈɾiθja/
Meaning
- feminine nouncaress
Example
La madre le dio una caricia al bebé.
The mother gave the baby a caress.
More examples
El novio le dio una caricia en la mejilla antes de despedirse.
The boyfriend gave her a caress on the cheek before saying goodbye.
Core concept
A gentle stroke on a baby's cheek.
Common phrases
dar una caricia
give a caress
recibir una caricia
receive a caress
una caricia suave
a gentle caress
Similar words
beso: Small touch of the lips used to show love or as a social greeting.
abrazo: Enclosing someone with arms to offer emotional support or physical warmth.
cariño: Sense of warmth and fondness toward a person, often shown in actions.
toque: Simple light contact with the body to communicate presence or attention.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de tocar a alguien o a un animal de manera suave para mostrar afecto, ternura o consuelo.
Word origin
From medieval Latin caritia, from Latin carus 'dear', the word develops into Spanish caricia for an affectionate light touch.
Usage tips
- 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.