Accordcarinho
o carinho
affection
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How do you say carinho in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce carinho in Portuguese?
carinho is pronounced /u kaˈɾĩɲu/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O carinho genuíno que ele mostrou foi muito importante para a criança.
The genuine affection that he showed was very important for the child.
Aquele carinho especial que recebi do meu avó nunca vou esquecer.
That special affection that I received from my grandfather I will never forget.
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Why is it masculine?
Carinho is masculine because it is a diminutive form derived from "caro" (dear one), and the diminutive suffix "-inho" typically preserves or assigns masculine gender in Portuguese. The word literally means "a little dear one" or "affection/fondness" and follows the standard pattern of Portuguese masculine diminutives ending in "-inho".
What is the Portuguese word for affection?
The Portuguese word for affection is o carinho — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | cariño | el | masculine |
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