Affection can be expressed by a person or a gesture.
The idea
Choose cariñoso, cariñosa, cariñosos or cariñosas to agree with the noun.
Examples
- Mi abuelo es cariñoso con los niños.My grandfather is affectionate with the children.
- La vecina le dio una sonrisa cariñosa.The neighbor gave them an affectionate smile.
- Los perros son cariñosos con su familia.The dogs are affectionate with their family.
- Sus palabras cariñosas me tranquilizaron.Their affectionate words reassured me.
- La maestra es cariñosa con sus alumnos.The teacher is affectionate with her pupils.
- Recibimos abrazos cariñosos al llegar.We received affectionate hugs when we arrived.
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A feminine gesture needs the feminine form, even when a man makes it.
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Choose the correct form: La despedida fue ___. (cariñosa / cariñoso)
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cariñosa
cariñosa matches the feminine farewell.
Choose the correct form: Los tíos son ___. (cariñosos / cariñosas)
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cariñosos
cariñosos describes the plural uncles.
Choose the correct form: Su gesto fue ___. (cariñoso / cariñosa)
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cariñoso
cariñoso fits the masculine singular gesture.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: La despedida fue ___. (cariñosa / cariñoso)
Choose the correct form: Los tíos son ___. (cariñosos / cariñosas)
Choose the correct form: Su gesto fue ___. (cariñoso / cariñosa)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe an affectionate person and a warm gesture.