Abrazaron (en. Hugged)

/a.bɾa.'θa.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of enclosing a person or thing with the arms as a sign of affection or protection.
When I arrived, my friends embraced me with great joy.
Cuando llegué, mis amigos me abrazaron con mucha alegría.
To accept something with enthusiasm or conviction.
They embraced the cause with fervor.
Abrazaron la causa con fervor.
To hold or grasp someone or something with the arms.
She hugged the child to comfort him.
Ella abrazó al niño para consolarlo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'abraza', which comes from 'apprehendere', meaning 'to grasp'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a hug
To express affection with a hug.
dar un abrazo
hug whoever you want
To allow others to come close affectionately.
abrace a quien quiera
bear hug
A very strong and affectionate hug.
abrazo de oso
hugs and kisses
Expression used to indicate love and affection.
abrazos y besos

Related Words

to hug
Verb that means to take someone in one's arms.
abrazar
huggable
That can be embraced.
abrazable
clamp
An object used to hold or fix something.
abrazadera

Slang Meanings

To have a good hug.
Don't be shy, come on, I'm going to give you a big hug!
No seas tímido, ¡ven, que te voy a dar un abrazón!
To hug someone as a greeting.
When we see each other, it's always a big hug.
Cuando nos vemos, siempre es un abrazote.