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    Abraza (en. Hugs)

    /aˈβɾaθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of squeezing someone in your arms as a show of affection.
    She hugs her friend after not seeing him for a long time.
    Ella abraza a su amigo después de no verlo por mucho tiempo.
    Action of taking something with your arms.
    He hugs his dog very tenderly.
    Él abraza a su perro con mucha ternura.
    To adopt or embrace an ideology or principle.
    The author embraces the concept of world peace in his work.
    El autor abraza el concepto de la paz mundial en su obra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abrazzare', meaning 'to open the arms'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tight hug
    A hug that is given with a lot of intensity.
    abrazo fuerte
    bear hug
    A very tight and affectionate hug.
    abrazo de oso
    virtual hug
    A gesture of affection that is made at a distance, usually through digital means.
    abrazo virtual

    Related Words

    to hug
    Act of wrapping someone in your arms.
    abrazar
    hugs
    Plural of hug, referring to multiple actions of hugging.
    abrazos
    clamp
    Element used to join or hold something.
    abrazadera

    Slang Meanings

    To give a very effusive hug.
    When I saw him, I gave him one of those hugs that 'break your back'.
    Cuando lo vi, le di un abrazo de esos que 'rompen la espalda'.
    To connect emotionally with someone.
    That day we had a soul hug, a special connection.
    Ese día tuvimos un abrazo de alma, una conexión especial.