cariñoso

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Asturian

Noun

cariñoso

  1. neuter of cariñosu

Spanish

Etymology

From cariño +‎ -oso.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaɾiˈɲoso/
  • Rhymes: -oso
  • Syllabification: ca‧ri‧ño‧so

Adjective

cariñoso (feminine cariñosa, masculine plural cariñosos, feminine plural cariñosas)

  1. loving, kind, caring, warm-hearted
  2. tender, fond, affectionate, warm, cuddly
  3. doting

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