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/Sounds like 'kah-ree-NYO-so'/

An affectionate, physically expressive person who loves hugs and physical contact. In Argentina, cariñoso can also be a polite way of calling someone clingy — someone who literally can't give you personal space.

Example

"Your aunt is very affectionate, she always hugs everyone."

"That clingy guy won't let go of me for a second."

Regional synonyms:

Persona que tiene muchas habilidades y sabe hacer de todo: cocinar, arreglar cosas, tocar instrumentos. El estuche de monerías es un todólogo impresionante.