el cariño
the affection
Example Sentence
El cariño se siente en cada gesto diario
The affection is felt in every daily gesture
Meaning
El cariño is affection, warmth, or tenderness, often shown through tone, small actions, and care. It is softer and more everyday than big dramatic love language.
Common Phrases
- mostrar carino — to show affection
- con carino — with affection
Example
Te hable con carino.
I spoke to you with affection.
Common Mistake
Dropping the special letter: the correct spelling is cariño, not carino.