caricia

caress

la caricia(kah-ree-syah)

feminine noun

1. (affectionate touch)

a. caress (person)

Mi novio me besó la frente y me hizo una caricia en la mejilla.

My boyfriend kissed my forehead and gave me a caress on the cheek.

b. pat (animal)

Dale una caricia en la cabeza al perro. Verás cómo le gusta.

Give the dog a pat on the head. You'll see how he likes it.

c. stroke

No me gustan las caricias tan ligeras. Me dan cosquillas.

I don't like such light strokes. They tickle too much.

2. (sensation)

a. caress

Extrañaba la caricia de la voz tranquilizadora de mi madre cuando estudiaba en el extranjero.

I missed the caress of my mother's soothing voice while I was studying abroad.