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"Mimar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to pamper", and "malcriar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to spoil". Learn more about the difference between "mimar" and "malcriar" below.
mimar(
mee
-
mahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to mime
Nos enseñan a mimar acciones y emociones en la escuela de interpretación.We are taught how to mime actions and emotions at acting school.
malcriar(
mahl
-
kryahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to indulge)