Abrazas (en. You hug)

/aˈβɾaθas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of wrapping one's arms around someone as a sign of affection or as a greeting.
When I arrived, you hugged me affectionately.
Cuando llegué, me abrazas con cariño.
To grasp or hold with the arms.
Whenever I see you, you hug everyone.
Siempre que te veo, abrazas a todos.
To welcome or accept with affection.
You enthusiastically embrace your friends' ideas.
Abrazas las ideas de tus amigos con entusiasmo.

Etymology

From Latin 'abrazo', which relates to the action of embracing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hugs and kisses
An expression that means affection and fondness.
abrazos y besos
to give you a hug
Indicative of offering affection or support.
darte un abrazo
bear hug
A powerful and warm hug, usually used in a friendly manner.
abrazo de oso

Related Words

to embrace
Act of wrapping someone with the arms.
abrazar
hug
The act of embracing.
abrazo
clamp
An element used for holding.
abrazadera

Slang Meanings

To hug someone tightly.
Whenever you are sad, your friends hug you tightly.
Siempre que estás triste, tus amigos te abrazas fuerte.
Expression of affection without commitment.
Among friends, hugs are exchanged without thinking of anything more.
Entre amigos se abrazas sin pensar en más.