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"Con mucho cariño" is a phrase which is often translated as "with great affection", and "amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "con mucho cariño" and "amor" below.
con mucho cariño(
kohn
moo
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choh
kah
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ree
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nyoh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. with great affection
Cuando regresé, me recibieron con mucho cariño.When I came back, I was received with great affection.
b. very affectionately
Parecían tratarse con mucho cariño en público, pero en su casa las cosas eran diferentes.They seemed to treat each other very affectionately in public, but at home things were different.
a. with great care
Por favor, sostén estas copas con mucho cariño. Son sumamente frágiles.Please, handle these glasses with great care. They are really fragile.
b. very carefully
Alzó al niño dormido en brazos con mucho cariño, para no despertarlo.He lifted the sleeping child in his arms very carefully, so that he wouldn't wake up.
el amor(
ah
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mohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
