Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
abrazo
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈβɾaθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounhug
Example
Ella me dio un abrazo.
She gave me a hug.
More examples
Al final de la reunión se dieron un abrazo.
At the end of the meeting they hugged each other.
Core concept
Arms encircling another person's torso.
Common phrases
darse un abrazo
hug each other
un abrazo de despedida
parting hug
un abrazo caluroso
warm hug
Similar words
saludo: Marks a greeting exchanged when people meet, often a verbal hello or brief gesture.
beso: Presses lips to another person's lips in an affectionate or romantic contact.
apretón de manos: Grasps another person's hand and shakes it briefly as a formal greeting.
caricia: Makes a light, gentle touch on skin to show affection or offer comfort.
Definition in Spanish
Indica un abrazo físico, es decir, el acto de rodear a alguien con los brazos por afecto, consuelo o saludo.
Word origin
Derived from Latin brachium 'arm' through Spanish abrazar, originally meaning to grasp by the arm and later becoming the noun for an embrace.
Usage tips
- 'Un abrazo' is often used as a warm, friendly closing in messages and emails, functioning like 'warm regards' rather than reporting a recent physical hug.