Abrazó (en. Hug)

/a.βɾa.θo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The gesture of wrapping someone with the arms as a sign of affection.
She gave him a warm and comforting hug.
Le dio un abrazó cálido y reconfortante.
A way to show affection and friendship between people.
The hug between friends is a common gesture.
El abrazó entre amigos es un gesto común.
A hug can symbolize love or comfort.
I needed a hug after a tough day.
Necesitaba un abrazó después de un día difícil.
verb
The action of surrounding a person with the arms.
She hugged her son tenderly.
Ella abrazó́ a su hijo con ternura.
The act of offering comfort to someone in need.
When he arrived, she hugged him tightly.
Cuando llegó, lo abrazó́ fuertemente.

Etymology

From the verb "abrace", of Latin origin 'abracium'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bear hug
A strong and friendly hug.
abrazo de oso
to give a hug
The act of hugging someone.
dar un abrazo
tight hug
A hug that feels safe and strong.
abrazo apretado

Related Words

to hug
The act of surrounding someone with the arms.
abrazar
hug
A noun that designates the act of hugging.
abrazo
to hug each other
The action of two or more people hugging.
abrazarse

Slang Meanings

Goodbye hug
They exchanged a goodbye hug before leaving.
Se dio un abrazo de despedida antes de irse.
Affectionate hug
He gave his grandmother an affectionate hug.
Le dio un abrazo cariñoso a su abuela.