claro que sí, cariño
/ˈklaɾo ke ˈsi kaˈɾiɲo/word by word
The English phrase "of course, darling" is translated into Spanish as claro que sí, cariño.
This phrase is used to provide an enthusiastic or affectionate agreement to a request or a statement.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cariño literally means "affection" or "care", but it is used as a term of endearment meaning "darling", "honey" or "dear".
How does it change in a sentence?
The term of endearment cariño is separated from the affirmation by a comma, just as it is in English.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklaɾo ke ˈsi kaˈɾiɲo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, cariño is frequently used by strangers in service roles, such as a shopkeeper or a waitress, not just by romantic partners.
- While most Spanish words derived from Latin evolved the 'cl-' cluster into 'll-', the word claro is a rare exception that kept its original 'cl-' spelling.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, using cariño with a stranger might actually be seen as patronizing rather than friendly, depending on the tone.
Examples in context
- El informe estará listo mañana, por supuesto, querida.The report will be ready tomorrow, of course, darling.
- ¿Quieres venir a la fiesta? ¡Claro que sí, cariño!Do you want to come to the party? Of course, darling!
- ¿Podemos vernos esta noche? Por supuesto que sí, mi vida.Can we meet tonight? Of course, darling.
- Claro que sí, cariño, te ayudaré.Of course, darling, I will help you.
- ¿Quieres ir al cine? Claro que sí, cariño.– Do you want to go to the cinema? – Of course, darling.
- Claro que sí, cariño, lo haremos mañana.Of course, darling, we will do it tomorrow.
Example conversation
Daniel asks Sofía if she wants some coffee.
- Daniel¿Quieres un café, Sofía?Do you want a coffee, Sofía?
- SofíaClaro que sí, cariño.Of course, darling.
- DanielTe preparo uno ahora mismo.I'll make you one right now.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
