How to Say "Hug Me" in Spanish

abrázame

/abɾaθame/from spelling rules

The English phrase "hug me" is translated into Spanish as abrázame.

This phrase is used to request that someone put their arms around you as a gesture of affection or comfort.

What does it mean word for word?

The word abrázame is composed of the imperative verb abraza (hug) and the object pronoun me (me).

You might also use the phrase Dame un abrazo, which means "Give me a hug".

/abɾaθame/

In many parts of the Spanish-speaking world, a 'hug' is often accompanied by the phrase un abrazo as a way to say 'goodbye' in a letter or email, even without physical contact.
The word abrazo is a cognate of the English word 'embrace', though they arrived in English through different paths.
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a quick hug or a kiss on the cheek is a standard greeting between friends and even strangers, making a request for one feel much more casual than in English.

Abrázame.
Hug me.
This sentence shows the basic command abrázame.
Tatoeba #5769213 by arh, translation #1852504 by CK
Abrázame, que tengo miedo.
Hug me. I'm scared.
This sentence uses abrázame to express a need for comfort when feeling scared.
Tatoeba #10091836 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10091821 by DJ_Saidez
Abrázame fuerte.
Hug me tight.
This sentence uses abrázame to ask for a tight hug.
Tatoeba #1208927 by Berbel, translation #1209471 by CK
Disculpe, ¿podría darme un abrazo? Estoy muy estresado/a hoy.
Excuse me, could you give me a hug? I'm really stressed today.
¡Ey, abrázame fuerte! Te extrañé.
Hey, hug me tight! I missed you.

Lucía is feeling sad and seeks comfort from Alejandro.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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