Quiero darte un abrazo
/kjeɾo daɾte un abɾaθo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I want to hug you' is translated into Spanish as Quiero darte un abrazo.
This phrase is used to express a desire to hold someone closely in one's arms as a sign of affection.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Quiero darte un abrazo literally translates to 'I want to give you a hug'.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the alternative Te quiero abrazar, which uses the verb abrazar (to hug) directly. For more formal or poetic expressions, you might use Me gustaría abrazarlo/a (I would like to hug you) or Quisiera estrecharlo/a entre mis brazos (I would like to embrace you).
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo daɾte un abɾaθo/
Did you know?
- The word abrazo is frequently used as a closing in letters and emails, similar to 'best regards' or 'warmly' in English.
- In some Latin American countries, a strong abrazo between two men is a common and accepted sign of platonic friendship and brotherhood.
- The noun abrazo is etymologically linked to the Latin word bracchium, which means 'arm'. This is why a hug is conceptually described as using one's arms to surround someone.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué bueno verte! ¡Quiero abrazarte!How nice to see you! I want to hug you!
- Señor García, me gustaría abrazarle en agradecimiento.Mr. García, I would like to hug you in gratitude.
- Me siento realmente agradecida por todo. Desearía poder abrazarla en este momento.I feel truly grateful for everything. I wish I could hug you right now.
- Quiero darte un abrazo fuerte.I want to give you a big hug.
- Te extraño y quiero darte un abrazo.I miss you and I want to hug you.
- Si te veo mañana, quiero darte un abrazo.If I see you tomorrow, I want to hug you.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are saying goodbye at the airport.
- AlejandroSofía, no quiero que te vayas.Sofía, I don't want you to leave.
- SofíaYo también te extrañaré, Alejandro.I will miss you too, Alejandro.
- AlejandroQuiero darte un abrazo antes de que partas.I want to hug you before you leave.
- SofíaEstá bien, dame un abrazo muy fuerte.Okay, give me a very big hug.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abrazo, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
