No. 3,897 in Catalan
carícies
"Carícies" means "caresses" in English.
In a sentence
Li va fer unes carícies suaus a l'esquena per calmar-lo.
She gently caressed his back to calm him.
The word 'carícies' is used to denote gentle touches, showcasing a soothing and affectionate action.
Els pares donen carícies als seus fills per mostrar amor.
Parents give caresses to their children to show love.
Here, 'carícies' refers to loving gestures or touches as a way to express familial love.
M'encanten les carícies del sol al matí mentre es pon.
I love the caresses of the sun in the morning as it rises.
In this context, 'carícies' metaphorically describes the gentle warmth or rays of sunshine, conveying a tranquil and pleasant moment.
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