Spanish Word of the Day
abrazar
/ah-brah-ZAR/ • verb — 19th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to hug; to embrace someone with your arms as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting
Examples
- Quiero abrazar a mi hermana cuando llegue.
(I want to hug my sister when she arrives.) - El niño abrazó a su madre después de la fiesta.
(The child hugged his mother after the party.) - Nos abrazamos para despedirnos.
(We hugged each other to say goodbye.)
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Conjugation
| Person | Presente | Pretérito Indefinido |
|---|---|---|
| yo | abrazo | abracé |
| tú | abrazas | abrazaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | abraza | abrazó |
| nosotros | abrazamos | abrazamos |
| vosotros | abrazáis | abrazasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | abrazan | abrazaron |
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Abrazar is commonly used for both literal hugging and, in some contexts, for figurative meanings like accepting an idea or a cause. In everyday conversation, it usually refers to showing affection physically.
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