abrazo
/aˈβɾaθo/noun★Beginner
informal
Hug; an act of embracing someone
Me dio un abrazo muy fuerte.
He gave me a very tight hug.
Necesito un abrazo después de un día difícil.
I need a hug after a hard day.
💡
Commonly used to express affection, comfort, or greeting.
Collocations
dar un abrazoto give a hugrecibir un abrazoto receive a hugabrazo de osobear hug
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
abrazo de osophrase
a very tight hug, like a bear hug
💡Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In many Spanish-speaking countries, hugs are more common than handshakes, even in professional settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The word 'abrazo' is masculine, so it should be used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'un abrazo fuerte').
📖Word Origin
From the verb 'abrazar' (to hug), derived from the Latin 'ambraciāre' (to embrace).
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish-speaking cultures, hugs are a common form of greeting and farewell, especially among friends and family.
Word Breakdown
abrazo
hug
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026ES → EN