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    Abrazando (en. Hugging)

    /aβɾaˈθando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of wrapping one's arms around someone or something.
    She was hugging her dog affectionately.
    Estaba abrazando a su perro con cariño.
    The act of holding onto something physically or emotionally.
    She was embracing her dreams with a lot of strength.
    Ella estaba abrazando sus sueños con mucha fuerza.
    A manifestation of affection or care towards another person.
    The children were hugging their mother when she arrived home.
    Los niños estaban abrazando a su madre al llegar a casa.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb abrazar, which comes from the Latin 'abbracare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a hug
    Expression of affection or greeting through a hug.
    dar un abrazo
    to embrace the cause
    To support or defend a cause with conviction.
    abrazar la causa
    to embrace change
    To accept or adapt to new circumstances.
    abrazar el cambio

    Related Words

    hug
    Gestures or actions of hugging.
    abrazo
    to hug
    A verb that means to wrap one's arms around.
    abrazar
    hugger
    One who hugs or is dedicated to hugging.
    abrazador

    Slang Meanings

    To hug in a friendly or party context.
    Upon arrival, everyone was hugging as if they hadn't seen each other in years.
    Al llegar, todos estaban abrazando como si no se hubieran visto en años.
    To hug playfully or jokingly.
    They started hugging each other while laughing at the meeting.
    Se pusieron a abrazarse mientras reían en la reunión.