Today’s Spanish word of the day is “mimoso” (masculine) or “mimosa” (feminine).
It’s an adjective meaning affectionate, tender or cuddly. It tends to be used in a positive way, but it can also refer to people who are needy or clingy.
Example Sentences
Beginner
Here are some example sentences at beginner (A1/A2) level:
Mi gato es muy mimoso, siempre busca caricias y atención.
My cat is very affectionate, he always seeks cuddles and attention.
El bebé es muy mimoso con su peluche favorito, no se separa de él.
The baby is very clingy with his favorite stuffed animal, he doesn’t let go of it.
En el parque, vimos un perrito mimoso.
In the park, we saw a cuddly puppy.
Intermediate
Here are some example sentences at intermediate (B1/B2) level:
Mi gato es bastante mimoso. Siempre busca caricias y ronronea cuando lo acaricio.
My cat is quite affectionate. He always seeks cuddles and purrs when I pet him.
La niña tiene un osito de peluche muy mimoso que duerme con ella todas las noches.
The girl has a very cuddly teddy bear that sleeps with her every night.
La abuela tiene un gato mimoso que siempre se acomoda en su regazo cuando ve la televisión.
Grandma has an affectionate cat that always settles in her lap when she watches TV.
Advanced
Here are some example sentences at advanced (C1/C2) level:
A pesar de su apariencia imponente, el león se mostró sorprendentemente mimoso con su cría recién nacida.
Despite its imposing appearance, the lion was surprisingly affectionate with its newborn cub.
La pareja disfrutaba de un momento mimoso bajo la luz de la luna, compartiendo risas y gestos de cariño.
The couple enjoyed a cuddly moment under the moonlight, sharing laughter and affectionate gestures.
La anciana disfrutaba de los días tranquilos en su hogar rodeada de sus gatos mimosos y sus libros favoritos.
The elderly woman enjoyed peaceful days at home surrounded by her affectionate cats and her favorite books.
