acariciar
to caress; to stroke
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/akaɾiˈθjaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Acariciar implies a gentle, loving touch and is an important verb in romantic contexts. It frequently appears in Spanish love poetry and song lyrics. The figurative use is also common — 'acariciar un sueño' (to caress a dream) means to cherish an aspiration.
📝 Example Sentences
Le acarició el pelo mientras dormía.
He/she stroked his/her hair while sleeping.
Me encanta cuando me acaricias la mano.
I love it when you caress my hand.