abrazo
/aˈβɾaθo/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.
In Spanish-speaking cultures, abrazos are common forms of greeting, farewell, and emotional support.
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Cultural Context
In Spain and Latin America, abrazos are a common way to greet close friends and family.
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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.