What is the Spanish word for "affection"?

Learn how to say "affection" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

affection

Spanish

afecto

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Alternative translations of "affection"

afecto
cariño

Examples of how to use "affection" in Spanish

English
She showed great affection for her cat.
Spanish
Ella mostró gran cariño por su gato.
English
She showed affection by cooking his favorite meal.
Spanish
Ella mostró cariño cocinándole su comida favorita.
English
The puppy's affection warmed the lonely child.
Spanish
El cariño del cachorro calentó al niño solitario.
English
He hides his affection behind jokes and smiles.
Spanish
Él oculta su cariño tras bromas y sonrisas.
English
They exchanged affection without saying a word.
Spanish
Intercambiaron cariño sin decir una palabra.

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