abrazo
noun
A hug in Puerto Rico is an abrazo, and the verb "to hug" is abrazar.
Meaning: embrace between people (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| abrazo | noun |
| abrazar | verb |
People end messages with un abrazo and ask for one with dame un abrazo.
When do people say it?
Puerto Ricans greet family and friends with a hug and often a kiss on the cheek.
Did you know?
- Ending a message with un abrazo is a common friendly sign-off in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Dame un abrazo.Give me a hug.
- Quiero abrazar a mi abuela.I want to hug my grandmother.
Example conversation
Rosa greets her son Luis at the airport in San Juan.
- RosaLuis, ven y dame un abrazo.Luis, come and give me a hug.
- LuisMami, te extrañé mucho.Mom, I missed you so much.
- RosaYo también, mi nene.Me too, my boy.
