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"Loving" is an adjective which is often translated as "cariñoso", and "affectionate" is an adjective which is also often translated as "cariñoso". Learn more about the difference between "loving" and "affectionate" below.
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affectionate(
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fehk
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niht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
With affectionate greetings, Raul.Con cariño, Raúl.
Your affectionate daughter, Mary.Tu hija que te quiere, Mary.
