affectionate

affectionate(
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fehk
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shih
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niht
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cariñoso
My granddaughter is very affectionate.Mi nieta es muy cariñosa.
b. afectuoso
Your father was never very affectionate, but he loved you.Tu padre nunca fue demasiado afectuoso, pero te quería.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
With affectionate greetings, Raul.Con cariño, Raúl.
Your affectionate daughter, Mary.Tu hija que te quiere, Mary.
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