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/hʌɡ/

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noun

Abrazo

A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

Examples :

"After a long day at work, Sarah gave her daughter a warm hug of relief and joy. "

Después de un largo día de trabajo, Sarah le dio a su hija un cálido abrazo de alivio y alegría.

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noun

Agarre

A particular grip in wrestling.

Examples :

"The wrestler used a powerful hug to gain leverage on his opponent. "

El luchador usó un agarre poderoso para obtener ventaja sobre su oponente.

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verb

Acurrucarse, encogerse

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

Examples :

"The children hugged together, shivering, as they waited for the bus in the cold wind. "

Los niños se acurrucaron juntos, temblando, mientras esperaban el autobús en el viento frío.

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verb

Abrazar

To cling closely together.

Examples :

"The children hugged their teacher goodbye at the school gate. "

Los niños abrazaron a su maestra para despedirse en la puerta de la escuela.

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verb

Abrazar

To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

Examples :

"Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."

Billy abrazó a Danny hasta que se sintió mejor.

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verb

Aferrarse a, arrimarse a

To stay close to (the shore etc.)

Examples :

"The sailboat hugged the coastline, staying close to the shore as it sailed into the harbor. "

El velero se aferró a la costa, manteniéndose cerca de la orilla mientras navegaba hacia el puerto.

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verb

Abrazar, aferrarse a

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Examples :

"The child hugged her teddy bear tightly, cherishing it as her best friend. "

El niño abrazó fuertemente a su osito de peluche, apreciándolo como su mejor amigo.

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