abrázame
/abɾaθame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hold me" translates to Spanish as abrázame.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to wrap their arms around you in a hug.
Which one should you use?
While abrázame refers to an embrace or a hug, use sujétame if you want someone to physically hold or steady you to prevent you from falling or moving.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, an endearing alternative to requesting a loving embrace is to say Dame un apapacho.
How do you pronounce it?
/abɾaθame/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word apapacho is derived from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, meaning 'to wrap someone with love'.
- While abrazar means to hug, the noun abrazo is often used as a closing in letters or emails, acting as a warm substitute for 'sincerely' or 'best regards'.
- Spanish has a specific word estrujar, which describes a hug so tight it feels like squeezing or crushing the other person.
Examples in context
- Ven aquí y abrázame.Come here and hold me.
- Abrázame, por favor.Hold me, please.
- Estoy triste, abrázame un poco.I am sad, hold me for a bit.
- Solo abrázame fuerte.Just hold me tight.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are sitting on a sofa after a long day.
- JavierEstoy muy cansado hoy.I am very tired today.
- ElenaVen aquí, Javier.Come here, Javier.
- JavierAbrázame, Elena.Hold me, Elena.
- ElenaClaro que sí, cariño.Of course, darling.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
