accarezzare
to caress; to stroke
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/akkaretˈtsaːre/
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Cultural Note
Physical tenderness through touch is a valued form of expression in Italian relationships. 'Accarezzare' can describe anything from stroking a lover's hair to gently touching someone's face, all considered deeply romantic gestures in Italian culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi accarezza i capelli dolcemente.
He/She gently strokes my hair.
Accarezzami il viso.
Caress my face.
Le accarezzò la mano con tenerezza.
He caressed her hand with tenderness.