abrázame
/abɾaθame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cuddle me" is translated into Spanish as abrázame.
While it can be used to mean "cuddle me", its primary and most common translation is "hug me".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the form abrázame, the accent mark on the second a is required to maintain the stress on the antepenultimate syllable when the pronoun is attached.
How do you pronounce it?
/abɾaθame/
Did you know?
- In romantic contexts, Spanish speakers often use apapachar instead of abrazar to describe a more tender, soulful cuddle. The word originates from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, and literally means 'to stifle with love'.
- The verb abrazar is often confused by beginners with abrasar, which means 'to scorch' or 'to burn'. While they sound similar, one asks for affection and the other describes a fire.
- The word abrazar is a linguistic cousin to the word brazo, which means 'arm'. Literally, to hug someone is to 'arm' them, reflecting the physical act of encircling someone with your limbs.
Examples in context
- ¿Podrías abrazarme fuerte?Could you hug me tight?
- Quiero que me abracesI want you to hug me
- Abrázame fuerte, por favor.Cuddle me tight, please.
- Tengo frío, abrázame.I am cold, cuddle me.
Example conversation
A couple is relaxing on the sofa watching a movie.
- MateoElena, abrázame un poco.Elena, cuddle me a little.
- ElenaClaro, Mateo, ven aquí.Of course, Mateo, come here.
- MateoMe siento muy cómodo así.I feel very comfortable like this.
- ElenaYo también, es muy relajante.Me too, it is very relaxing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
