abrazos
/abɾaθos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for hugs is abrazos.
Abrazos is a plural noun used to refer to the act of holding someone closely in one's arms as a sign of affection. You can use the phrase Besos y abrazos (Kisses and hugs) as a common way to sign off messages to friends and family. To emphasize that you are sending someone a hug, you can say le mando un abrazo. If you want to convey a tight and warm hug, you can say un abrazo fuerte.
Which one should you use?
While abrazos is the standard plural, you might use the colloquial term un abrazote among friends to emphasize the size or strength of the hug. In Spain, the colloquial term un achuchón is also used to express hugs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, specifically Mexico and Colombia, the phrase un abrazo de oso is used to describe an extra tight and warm hug, which translates to "a bear hug". In Spain, the term un achuchón is used colloquially to mean a hug or a squeeze.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is abrazo.
How do you pronounce it?
/abɾaθos/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, a man might use the phrase un abrazo to maintain a professional yet warm distance when signing off a letter to another man.
- The word abrazo shares a root with brazo, which means 'arm'. This makes the word literally describe the act of using one's arms to encircle someone.
- Spanish has a specific word for the act of cuddling or snuggling, acurrucarse, which describes the cozy state that often follows a series of abrazos.
Examples in context
- Sin más me despido. Besos y abrazos.Without further ado, I say goodbye. Hugs and kisses.This sentence shows how to use abrazos in a friendly sign-off.Tatoeba #1868801 by wallebot, translation #9154118 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Se situó en el centro de la calle con un cartel que decía "Abrazos gratis".He placed himself in the middle of the street with a sign that said, "Free hugs."This sentence uses abrazos in the context of a sign for free hugs.Tatoeba #5348668 by wallebot, translation #5353128 by Amittai
- Se colocó en el centro de la calle con un cartel que ponía "Abrazos gratis".He set himself up in the middle of the street with a sign that said, "Free hugs."This sentence also uses abrazos to describe a sign for free hugs.Tatoeba #5348672 by wallebot, translation #5353126 by Amittai
- Espero verte pronto. ¡Un abrazo!I hope to see you soon. A hug!
- Estimado Sr. García, agradezco su tiempo y consideración. Reciba un abrazo cordial.Dear Mr. García, I appreciate your time and consideration. Receive a cordial hug.
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños! Te envío un abrazo fuerte.Happy birthday! I send you a strong hug.
- Me alegra verte. ¡Un abrazote!I'm glad to see you. A big hug!
- Me alegro de verte después de tanto tiempo. ¡Un abrazo de oso, amigo!I'm glad to see you after so much time. A bear hug, friend!
- Qué bien que viniste a visitarme. Ven aquí que te doy un achuchón grande.How good that you came to visit me. Come here so I can give you a big squeeze.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are saying goodbye at the airport.
- LucíaTe voy a extrañar mucho.I am going to miss you a lot.
- JavierYo también, Lucía.Me too, Lucía.
- Lucía¡Dame muchos abrazos antes de irte!Give me lots of hugs before you leave!
- JavierClaro, aquí tienes.Of course, here you go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
