quiero acurrucarme contigo
/kjeɾo akurukaɾme kontiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to cuddle with you" is translated into Spanish as quiero acurrucarme contigo.
This phrase is used to express a request to hold someone close in an affectionate way, typically while lying down. You can also use the verb achuchar to mean "to cuddle".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), acurrucarme (to cuddle myself or to curl up) and contigo (with you).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to express the desire to cuddle the other person specifically, rather than the mutual act of cuddling together, you can use the direct object pronoun attached to the infinitive: quiero acurrucarte.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo akurukaɾme kontiɡo/
Did you know?
- While acurrucarse is widely understood, people in Mexico and parts of Latin America often use the word apapachar, which describes a cuddle that specifically comforts the soul.
- The word contigo is a linguistic relic that contains a redundant 'with' inside it, as it stems from the Latin combination of 'cum' and 'tecum', meaning 'with you with'.
- Spanish has a distinct concept called arrumaco, which refers to a playful or coquettish cuddle used to get someone's attention or favor.
Examples in context
- Quiero acurrucarme contigo en el sofá.I want to cuddle with you on the sofa.
- Está haciendo frío, quiero acurrucarme contigo.It is cold, I want to cuddle with you.
- Después de la película, quiero acurrucarme contigo.After the movie, I want to cuddle with you.
Example conversation
A couple is relaxing on the couch on a rainy afternoon.
- MateoMaría, quiero acurrucarme contigo.María, I want to cuddle with you.
- María¡Qué tierno eres, Mateo!You are so sweet, Mateo!
- Mateo¿Me traes una manta?Will you bring me a blanket?
- MaríaClaro, ahora mismo voy.Of course, I'll go right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
