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    Abrazar (en. Embrace)

    /aβɾaˈθaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To grasp with the arms.
    She embraced her son tenderly.
    Ella abrazó a su hijo con ternura.
    To accept or adopt an idea or cause with enthusiasm.
    The group decided to embrace the new proposal.
    El grupo decidió abrazar la nueva propuesta.
    To include or encompass something.
    His speech embraced several important topics.
    Su discurso abrazó varios temas importantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abraçare', which means 'to wrap with the arms'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to embrace a new challenge
    To accept a new challenge.
    abrazar un nuevo reto
    to embrace the cause
    To commit to a movement or ideal.
    abrazar la causa
    to embrace someone
    To perform the gesture of wrapping arms around another person.
    abrazar a alguien

    Related Words

    hug
    The act of embracing.
    abrazo
    embracer
    One who embraces or gives hugs.
    abrazador
    embracing
    The action or effect of embracing.
    abrazamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To give an unexpected hug.
    He gave me a big hug when he saw me.
    Me dio un 'abrazote' cuando me vio.
    To hug tightly.
    They gave each other one of those bear hugs that take your breath away.
    Se dieron un 'abrazón' de esos que quitan el aire.