affection

əˈfɛkʃən
affection: physical expression of love or liking
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Translation of affection from English into Spanish

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Noun

1.

emotion

feeling of love or fondness for someone
  • She showed great affection for her grandmother.Ella mostró un gran afecto por su abuela.
2.

gesture

physical expression of love or liking
  • She showed her affection by hugging him tightly..Ella mostró su afecto abrazándolo fuertemente.
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Expressions with affection: examples in English and translations in Spanish

objeto de afecto
She is the object of his affection.
llenar de afecto
colmar de cariño
She loves to shower her grandchildren with affection.
ganarse el afecto
conquistar el cariño
He wormed his way into her affection with flattery.
cariño recíproco
afecto mutuo
The mutual affection between the siblings grew stronger over the years.
demostración pública de afecto
manifestación pública de amor
They were criticized for their public display of affection at the park.
muestra de afecto
He gave her a necklace as a token of affection.

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  • affection: physical expression of love or liking
    (gesture) cariño

Synonyms and analogies of affection in English

Examples of affection in a sentence

  • They shared a mutual affection that lasted years.
  • His affection was clear in his gentle touch.
  • Affection can be shown through small, kind gestures.

Translations of "affection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
afectonm.

She swore never again to grovel at his feet for affection.

Juró no volver a arrastrarse a los pies de él por afecto.

cariñonm.

She greeted her old friend wreathed in smiles and warm affection.

Recibió a su vieja amiga radiante de alegría y con enorme cariño.

afecciónnf.

An affection is nothing other than the idea of the effect.

Una afección no es otra cosa que la idea del efecto.

amornm.

Her affection for animals shows she's truly a pussycat at heart.

Su amor por los animales demuestra que realmente es un encanto en el fondo.

ternuranf.

A love story which is full of grace and affection.

Una historia de amor, llena de gracia y ternura.

apegonm.

It seems the congressman has developed some affection for you.

Al parecer, el congresista tiene, cierto apego a ti.

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Other translations for affection:

  • afectividadnf.
  • simpatíanf.
  • afectaciónnf.
  • aficiónnf.
  • mimonm.
  • afectuosidadnf.
  • dilecciónnf.

affection: Examples and translations in context

During his childhood, he never wanted for affection or emotional support.

Durante su infancia, nunca careció de afecto ni de apoyo emocional.

The touching of their cheeks was a sign of affection between them.

El roce de sus mejillas era una muestra de afecto entre ellos.

The couple's showing affection in public made everyone smile.

Las muestras de afecto de la pareja en público hicieron sonreír a todos.

Her begging need for affection was evident after the breakup.

Su necesidad imperiosa de afecto era evidente después de la ruptura.

The dog was leaning against his owner, seeking affection.

El perro estaba recostado contra su dueño, buscando afecto.

The overt display of affection between the couple made everyone smile.

Las muestras de afecto evidentes entre la pareja hicieron sonreír a todos.

They decorated luxuriously, yet a house is not a home without affection.

Decoraron lujosamente, pero una casa no es un hogar sin afecto.

He often used endearment to express his affection for his grandmother.

A menudo usaba palabras cariñosas para expresar su afecto por su abuela.

See also:

mutual affectionalienation of affectiontoken of affection
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