Abrazo (en. Hug)

/aˈβɾaθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Action of wrapping someone with the arms, generally as a show of affection.

I gave my friend a hug after not seeing her for so long.

Le di un abrazo a mi amiga después de no verla por tanto tiempo.

Grip that is made around another person's body.

The bear hug is very warm and comforting.

El abrazo del oso es muy caluroso y reconfortante.

Demonstration of affection or comfort.

A hug can be more comforting than a thousand words.

Un abrazo puede ser más reconfortante que mil palabras.

From Latin 'abracĭum', which means 'action of hugging'.

a strong hug

a caring gesture with more intensity.

un abrazo fuerte

to give a hug

to perform the action of hugging someone.

dar un abrazo

shelter of hugs

expression that denotes the protection and affection that can be offered with hugs.

abrigo de abrazos

to hug

Action of closing the arms around someone or something.

abrazar

clamp

Element used to hold or join things.

abrazadera

bear hugs

Whenever we see each other, we give bear hugs; they are very warm.

Siempre que nos vemos, nos damos abrazos de oso, son muy cálidos.

virtual hug

I sent my friend a virtual hug via message.

Le envié un abrazo virtual a mi amigo por mensaje.