What is 'acariciar' called in English?

'acariciar' in English is called "Caress". Caress refers to: Tocar ou afagar alguém ou algo de forma suave e amorosa.

How do you pronounce 'Caress' and 'acariciar'?

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What is an example sentence for Caress in Portuguese?

English: "She would often caress her cat's soft fur." | Portuguese: "Ela costumava acariciar o pelo macio do seu gato."

verb · noun

English to Portuguese Dictionary

caress Meaning in Portuguese (caress significado em português)

verbacariciar

nouncarícia

acariciar in English:caress

IPA:ɐkɐɾiˈsiaɾ

Phonetic:acaris'yar

Plural: none

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de caress em português é acariciar, carícia. (Tocar ou afagar alguém ou algo de forma suave e amorosa.)

Usage Note: none

Definitions of Caress

1
verb
acariciar
To touch or stroke someone or something gently and lovingly.
Tocar ou afagar alguém ou algo de forma suave e amorosa.
2
noun
carícia
A gentle and loving touch or embrace.
Um toque ou abraço suave e amoroso.

Example Sentences

“She would often caress her cat's soft fur.”

Ela costumava acariciar o pelo macio do seu gato.

“He gave her a gentle caress on the cheek.”

Ele deu-lhe uma carícia suave na bochecha.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

afagarmimaracarinhamento

In English:

strokefondle

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

agredirbater

In English:

hit strike

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularcaresses

past tensecaressed

present participlecaressing

agent nouncaresser