affectionate

S2 W2

BrE /əˈfekʃnətɪv/ AmE /əˈfɛkʃənətɪv/

adjective en → es

1 CARING [predicative] B1

showing love and care for someone

cariñoso, afectuoso

  • be affectionate with somebody

Collocations affectionate hug · affectionate kiss

  • She is very affectionate with her children.

    Ella es muy cariñosa con sus hijos.

2 FEELING [predicative] B1

having or showing feelings of love and care for someone

cariñoso, afectuoso

  • be affectionate towards somebody

Collocations affectionate feelings · affectionate attitude

  • He has always been very affectionate towards his family.

    Siempre ha sido muy cariñoso con su familia.