to have a fondness or affection for something or someone
tener cariño o afecto por algo o alguien (tener cariño o afecto por algo o alguien)
"I have a soft spot for old classic movies."
"Tengo un cariño especial por las viejas películas clásicas." (Tengo un cariño especial por las viejas películas clásicas.)
an important or influential person
to secure or restrict access to something completely
to release someone from blame or punishment
at the most advanced position in a field
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly