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affectionate

/əˈfɛkʃənət/ /əˈfɛkʃəneɪt/

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adjective

Cariñoso, afectuoso

(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond.

Examples :

"She eulogised her always warm and affectionate brother."

Ella elogió a su hermano, siempre cálido y cariñoso.

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adjective

Cariñoso, afectuoso

(of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.

Examples :

"the affectionate care of a parent; an affectionate countenance; an affectionate message; affectionate language"

El cuidado cariñoso de un padre; un semblante afectuoso; un mensaje afectuoso; lenguaje afectuoso.

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adjective

Afectuoso, apasionado

Eager; passionate; strongly inclined toward something.

Examples :

"My dog is very affectionate to me because he always wants to cuddle and play. "

Mi perro es muy afectuoso conmigo porque siempre quiere abrazar y jugar.

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verb

Afectar, querer

To show affection to; to have affection for.

Examples :

"The puppy licked my face and affectionate nudged my hand, asking for a pat. "

El cachorro lamió mi cara y afectuosamente empujó mi mano, pidiendo una caricia.

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verb

Afectar, encariñarse con

To emotionally attach (oneself) to.

Examples :

"My younger brother affectionately attached himself to his new teacher. "

Mi hermano menor se encariñó con su nuevo profesor.

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