acariciar

Portuguese

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to stroke to move one's hand or an object over the surface of
  • (transitive) to pet fondle (an animal)
  • (transitive) to pet fondle (another person) amorously
  • (transitive) to caress touch or kiss lovingly

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese carícia.

Origin

Portuguese

carícia

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