Looking up...
achuchón
/a.t͡ʃuˈt͡ʃon/
a big hug
Me dio un achuchón que me dejó sin aliento.
He gave me such a big hug that it took my breath away.
informal
A strong, affectionate hug, often given with enthusiasm or to express deep affection.
Después de meses sin vernos, nos dimos un achuchón enorme.
After months without seeing each other, we gave each other a huge hug.
El abuelo siempre le da un achuchón a su nieta cuando llega.
The grandfather always gives his granddaughter a big hug when she arrives.
This term is commonly used in Spain and some Latin American countries to describe a warm, tight hug.
Collocations
dar un achuchónto give a big hugrecibir un achuchónto receive a big hug
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Regional Usage
Note that 'achuchón' is more common in Spain, while in Latin America, 'abrazo fuerte' is often used instead.
Gold Rule
Affectionate Context
Use 'achuchón' to describe a hug that is warm, affectionate, and often given with enthusiasm.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'achuchar,' which means to hug tightly, with the suffix '-ón' indicating a large or exaggerated action.
Usage Notes
This term is informal and conveys warmth and affection. It is more commonly used in Spain than in Latin America, where 'abrazo fuerte' might be more typical.
Word Breakdown
achuch-
hug
root-ón
large or exaggerated
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés