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abrazos
/aˈβɾa.θos/
hugs
Te mando muchos abrazos.
Sending you lots of hugs.
informal
A gesture of affection or comfort where one encloses another person in their arms.
Se despidió con un fuerte abrazo.
She said goodbye with a tight hug.
Commonly used in greetings, farewells, or to express support.
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Pro Tip
Common in letters/emails
In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'abrazos' is often used at the end of informal letters or emails as a warm closing (e.g., 'Con cariño, abrazos').
Gold Rule
Plural form
The plural 'abrazos' is more common in greetings (e.g., 'Te mando abrazos' = 'Sending you hugs'), while the singular 'un abrazo' refers to a single hug.
Word Origin
From Latin 'abracciare' (to embrace), derived from 'ad-' (to) + 'bracchium' (arm).
Usage Notes
Used in both literal and figurative contexts (e.g., 'abrazos de gratitud' for 'hugs of gratitude'). In writing, often pluralized as 'un abrazo' (a hug) or 'abrazos' (hugs).
Word Breakdown
abrazo
hug
roots
plural marker
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