cariño

affection

noun kah-REE-nyoh Rare

Also means

darling

Usage Note

Cariño is a versatile term of warmth: as a noun it means affection (sentir cariño por alguien), and as a term of address it means 'darling' or 'honey'. Con cariño (with love) appears at the end of letters. The adjective cariñoso means affectionate. Unlike amor, cariño can be used between friends or family without romantic implication.

Examples

"Le tengo mucho cariño a mi abuela."

Natural Translation

I have a lot of affection for my grandmother.

Literal Translation

To-her I-have much affection for my grandmother.

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