muchos abrazos
/mut͡ʃos abɾaθos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lots of hugs" is translated into Spanish as muchos abrazos.
Muchos abrazos is an affectionate closing used in letters or messages to express warmth and love to the recipient. It is a way to show care without being as intense or romantic as phrases like muchos besos (many kisses) or te amo (I love you).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of muchos (many) and abrazos (hugs).
Which one should you use?
You might also see the singular variation un abrazo, which translates to "a hug". For a more colloquial feel, you can use un montón de abrazos, which means "a bunch of hugs".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, people often use un abrazo fuerte to mean "a big hug".
How do you pronounce it?
/mutʃos abɾaθos/
Did you know?
- While muchos abrazos is a closing for letters, in person, a Spanish hug often includes besos (kisses) on the cheeks, regardless of whether the people are romantic partners.
- The word abrazo comes from the verb abrazar, which shares a root with brazo meaning 'arm'. Literally, to hug is to 'arm' someone.
- In certain regions, people will say un abrazo out loud during a phone call to act as a verbal hug and signal the end of the conversation.
Examples in context
- ¡Muchos abrazos, cariño!Lots of hugs, sweetheart!
- ¡Unos abrazos infinitos para ti, mi cielo!Infinite hugs to you, my darling!
- Te mando muchos abrazos.I send you lots of hugs.
- Muchos abrazos para toda la familia.Lots of hugs for the whole family.
- Recibe muchos abrazos de mi parte.Receive lots of hugs from me.
Example conversation
Javier is writing a warm farewell message to Elena in a card.
- JavierEspero que estés muy bien, Elena.I hope you are doing very well, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, yo también te deseo lo mejor.Thanks, Javier, I wish you the best too.
- JavierNos vemos pronto. Muchos abrazos.See you soon. Lots of hugs.
- Elena¡Un beso y muchos abrazos!A kiss and lots of hugs!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
