abrazo

/aˈβɾaθo/
nounBeginner hug
formalinformal

An affectionate embrace between two people, typically expressing love, comfort, or greeting.

Después de años sin verse, se dieron un abrazo largo y emocionado.

After years without seeing each other, they shared a long and emotional hug.

Un abrazo puede ser más reconfortante que mil palabras.

A hug can be more comforting than a thousand words.

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In Spanish-speaking cultures, abrazos are common forms of greeting, farewell, and emotional support.

Collocations

dar un abrazoto give a hugrecibir un abrazoto receive a hugabrazo de osobear hugabrazo de despedidafarewell hug

Related Phrases

abrazo de osophrase
a tight, bear-like hug

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Spain and Latin America, abrazos are a common way to greet close friends and family.

Gold Rule

Gender Agreement

The word 'abrazo' is masculine, so adjectives describing it must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'un abrazo cálido').

📖Word Origin

From the verb 'abrazar' (to hug), derived from the Latin 'ambraciāre' (to embrace).

📝Usage Notes

In some Latin American countries, abrazos are more common than handshakes in social interactions.

Word Breakdown

abrazo
hug
root
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