soy cariñoso
/soi kaɾiɲoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am caring" translates to Spanish as soy cariñoso.
This phrase describes a person who is affectionate and shows love through physical touch or kind words. You may also use the synonym soy afectuoso to describe a person who shows warmth and affection. Related to this is the noun cariño, which means 'sweetheart' and can be used as an endearment.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cariñoso is derived from the noun cariño, which means affection or fondness.
Which one should you use?
Use soy cariñoso to describe a personality trait of being affectionate, rather than using estoy cariñoso, which would imply a temporary state of being affectionate at this exact moment.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change from soy cariñoso to soy cariñosa.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, someone who is overly cariñoso in a way that feels intrusive might be jokingly called empalagoso, which literally refers to something so sweet it makes you feel sick.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a person who is not cariñoso might be described as frío, meaning 'cold', even if they are helpful and kind.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, being cariñoso often implies a high frequency of physical touch, such as hugging and kissing, which is more socially expected than in English-speaking cultures.
Examples in context
- Soy cariñosa y siempre me preocupo por el bienestar de mis amigos.I am caring and always concerned about the well-being of my friends
- Me preocupo por los demás y estoy siempre dispuesto/a a ayudar.I worry about others and I'm always willing to help
- Soy una persona compasiva y siempre trato de entender y apoyar a los demás.I am a compassionate person and I always try to understand and support others
- Me preocupo sinceramente por los demás y siempre estoy dispuesto/a a brindarles apoyo.I genuinely care about others and I'm always willing to provide support
- Siempre soy cariñoso con mis amigos.I am always caring with my friends.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their personalities.
- Sofía¿Eres una persona afectuosa?Are you an affectionate person?
- JavierSí, yo soy cariñoso con mi pareja.Yes, I am caring with my partner.
- SofíaEso es muy bueno, Javier.That is very good, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Sofía.Thank you, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
