abrazo
“abrazo” means “hug” in Spanish (physical greeting or sign of affection).
hug, embrace
Also: cuddle
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¡Qué alegría verte! Dame un fuerte abrazo.
A1What a joy to see you! Give me a strong hug.
Terminó la carta con un 'Te envío un abrazo grande'.
A2She finished the letter with 'I'm sending you a big hug.'
El abrazo de bienvenida fue largo y sincero.
B1The welcoming embrace was long and sincere.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'abrazo' as a way to end a message?
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Comes from the verb 'abrazar', which in turn comes from the Vulgar Latin *adbracchiare*, meaning 'to take into the arms.' The word 'brazo' (arm) is clearly visible in its history.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'abrazo' only used for physical contact?
No. While it means a physical hug, it is most often used metaphorically in writing (emails, texts) as a warm way to say goodbye, showing affection and goodwill without necessarily being there.