Hug in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: ah-BRAH-soh
IPA: a.’βra.so

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other meanings

“Abrazo” can also be used in a figurative sense to refer to a close relationship or bond between people. However, this usage is less common than the primary meaning of “hug.”

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do not confuse with

“Abrazo” should not be confused with “abrazar” in the sense of “to hold” or “to grip.”

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mnemonic

To remember the meaning of “abrazo,” think of the English word “embrace,” which has a similar meaning.

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cultural referece

Hugs are an important part of social interactions in many Spanish-speaking cultures, and are often used to express friendship, love, or gratitude.

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idioms

“Dar un abrazo” – This idiom means “to give a hug” or “to embrace someone.” It is commonly used to show affection or to greet someone.

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usage

“Abrazo” is a common noun in Spanish, referring to a hug or embrace.

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origin

The word “abrazo” comes from the verb “abrazar,” which is derived from the Latin word “bracchium,” meaning “arm.”

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Neumonic

Wrapping arms all the way around a person like a bra wraps all the way around a person’s back.

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abrazo info.

Tips to remember “abrazo”:
– Associate “abrazo” with the action it describes. Think about opening your arms wide (“a-” as in “apart”) and then bringing them together as if wrapping them around someone (“-bra” like “brace” or “bracket” holding something tight).
– Use imagery of a cozy, comforting embrace to link the warmth of the act with the word “abrazo”.
– Connect it to the English phrase “a brother’s hug” since “abrazo” sounds a bit like “a brother’s” and hugs are often shared among close friends or siblings.

Explanations of “abrazo”:
– “Abrazo” is a noun in Spanish, directly translating to “hug” or “embrace” in English. It refers to the action of putting your arms around someone to show affection, support, or as a form of greeting.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Oseo” can be used in a more poetic or literary sense, though it is much less common.
– “Apapacho”, a word from Nahuatl origin used in Mexico, suggests a warm, comforting hug.

Alternate meanings like slang:
In certain contexts or regions, “abrazo” can also be used colloquially to indicate a sense of camaraderie or solidarity. It is not exactly slang, but the word can take on a more metaphorical sense of support without the physical act of hugging.

Examples of sentences that use “abrazo”:
– “Después de tanto tiempo sin verla, le di un gran abrazo.” (After such a long time without seeing her, I gave her a big hug.)
– “Cuando ganaron el partido, los jugadores se dieron un abrazo.” (When they won the match, the players hugged each other.)
– “Mandame un abrazo a tu hermano.” (Send a hug to your brother for me.)
– “En los momentos difíciles, a veces solo necesitas un abrazo.” (In difficult moments, sometimes you just need a hug.)
– “Al despedirnos, intercambiamos un abrazo cálido.” (As we said goodbye, we exchanged a warm embrace.)

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