hora de acurrucarse
/oɾa de akurukaɾse/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "snuggle time" is expressed as hora de acurrucarse.
The phrase refers to a period of time spent cuddling or lying close to someone for comfort and affection. It is most commonly used in domestic or parental settings, such as when telling a child it is time to cuddle up for a nap or bedtime.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hora (hour or time), de (of) and the reflexive verb acurrucarse (to snuggle or curl up oneself).
Which one should you use?
While hora de acurrucarse is the standard way to describe the time, you can also use momento de acurrucarse to refer to a specific "snuggle moment."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive acurrucarse after the preposition de to express the specific activity or purpose of the time being described.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾa de akurukaɾse/
Did you know?
- While hora de acurrucarse is sweet, some cultures use the term apapachar, a word of Nahuatl origin meaning to hug or caress with the soul.
- In some Latin American countries, instead of using the formal acurrucarse, parents might use the more colloquial and cute term achuchar to describe a similar kind of snuggle or cuddle.
- The word acurrucarse comes from the same linguistic root as the word for 'curling up' or 'coiling' in many Romance languages, much like how a snake or a snail might coil itself.
Examples in context
- ¿Nos damos ratitos de mimos?Shall we have some cuddle moments?
- Es la hora de acurrucarse en el sofá.It is snuggle time on the sofa.
- ¡Es hora de acurrucarse con el bebé!It is snuggle time with the baby!
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are relaxing in the living room after a long day.
- SofíaEstoy muy cansada, Mateo.I am very tired, Mateo.
- MateoEntonces es hora de acurrucarse un rato.Then it is time to snuggle for a while.
- SofíaMe parece una idea perfecta.That sounds like a perfect idea.
- MateoVen aquí conmigo, Sofía.Come here with me, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
