Abrazos (en. Hugs)

/aˈβɾa.so̞s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of hugging.
Hugs are a way to show affection.
Los abrazos son una forma de mostrar afecto.
A gesture of closeness and affection that consists of wrapping one's arms around another person.
Give me a hug to feel closer.
Dame un abrazo para sentirte más cerca.
The physical expression of love, friendship, or comfort.
Hugs are necessary in difficult times.
Los abrazos son necesarios en momentos difíciles.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'abrazar', which has Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free hugs
Expression that indicates that hugs can be received at no cost, often used in a friendly manner.
abrazos gratis
to give a hug
To perform the action of hugging someone.
dar un abrazo
to embrace the cause
To actively support a cause or project.
abrazar la causa

Related Words

to embrace
To give a hug, to wrap with the arms.
abrazar
hugable
That can be hugged.
abrazable
clamp
An element used to hold or join things together, similar to a hug.
abrazadera

Slang Meanings

Comfortable and affectionate goodbye.
After the party, we gave each other hugs to say goodbye.
Después de la fiesta, nos dimos unos abrazos para decirnos adiós.
To hug someone tightly in a playful manner.
Children hug each other as if they were gummy bears.
Los niños se dan abrazos como si fueran gomitas.