It's a phrase used to express that a certain action or behavior is done out of affection or love, often used as a justification for a seemingly harsh or teasing action.
Examples
- Spanish: Jorge te hizo esa broma pesada, pero eso es de cariño. Él siempre hace eso con sus buenos amigos.
- English: Jorge played that heavy prank on you, but that's out of affection. He always does that with his good friends.