Word of the Week: Abrazo – SpanishAmiga.com

(el) abrazo

abrazo = hug (noun, masculine)

Say it out loud!

Syllabic breakdown: a-bra-zo

Sounds like: ah-BADAH-so

Use in a sentence!

Dame un abrazo, mi amor!

Give me a hug, my love!

Cuando le vi, le di un abrazo fuerte.

When I saw him, I gave him a big hug.

Cultural tips:

Spanish speakers may use the words “un abrazo” as a friendly close at the end of a phone call or message as a way to express affection or love.

Remember it:

“a-BRA-zo” sounds a little like “em-BRACE”

“a-BRA-zo” / “a bear hug”