en memoria cariñosa
/en memoɾja kaɾiɲosa/from spelling rules
The phrase en memoria cariñosa is used to say "in loving memory" in Spanish.
This phrase is used to honor and remember a person who has died.
How do you pronounce it?
/en memoɾja kaɾiɲosa/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American traditions, the phrase en memoria is linked to the custom of 'Day of the Dead', where memories are kept alive through physical altars called ofrendas.
- The word cariñosa comes from cariño, a term for affection that English has no single equivalent for, as it describes both 'affection' and 'tenderness'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to see the phrase Q.E.P.D, which stands for Que En Paz Descanse ('May he or she rest in peace'), alongside memory phrases.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a memorial plaque.
- JavierMira, pusieron una placa en memoria cariñosa de Luis.Look, they put up a plaque in loving memory of Luis.
- LucíaEs un detalle muy bonito para recordarlo.It is a very nice detail to remember him.
- JavierSí, él quería que plantaran flores aquí.Yes, he wanted them to plant flowers here.
- LucíaAhora siempre estará presente en este lugar.Now he will always be present in this place.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
