hug

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de abrazar a alguien con fuerza, generalmente como gesto de cariño, consuelo o saludo.

A noun referring to an act of embracing someone tightly, typically as a gesture of affection, comfort, or greeting.

1. EmbraceA1formal

   An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

   abrazo

   • She gave her mother a warm hug.
   • He received a big hug from his friend.
   • The children exchanged hugs before leaving.

   Sinónimosclaspcuddleembraceholdsqueeze

2. Comfort or supportA2informal

   A gesture of comfort or reassurance, often given during difficult times.

   abrazo de consuelo

   • After the bad news, she needed a hug.
   • He offered a hug to his crying friend.
   • A hug can sometimes say more than words.

   Sinónimosclaspcuddleembraceholdsqueeze

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de abrazar a alguien con fuerza con los brazos, generalmente para expresar cariño o afecto.

A verb used to indicate the act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

1. Embrace affectionatelyA1formal

   To hold someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection or comfort.

   abrazar

   • She hugged her mother goodbye at the airport.
   • He hugged his friend after winning the game.
   • The child hugged the teddy bear tightly.

   Sinónimosclaspcuddleembraceenfoldholdpresssqueeze

2. Hold close or cling toB1informal

   To keep something close to oneself, either physically or emotionally.

   abrazar, aferrarse a

   • She hugged her knees to her chest while sitting on the floor.
   • He hugged the secret to himself for years.
   • The dog hugged the ground as it crawled under the fence.

   Sinónimoscherishclaspcling tocuddleembraceholdsqueeze

   Antónimosdistancerejectreleaserepel