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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
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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