noun🔗ShareAbrazoA 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")."After a long, stressful day at work, Sarah received a warm hug from her son, expressing relief and affection. "Después de un largo y estresante día de trabajo, Sarah recibió un cálido abrazo de su hijo, expresando alivio y afecto.emotionactionbodyhumanfamilycommunicationmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgarreA particular grip in wrestling."The wrestler secured several powerful hugs on his opponent, pinning him to the mat. "El luchador aseguró varios agarres poderosos a su oponente, inmovilizándolo en la colchoneta.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcurrucarse, encogerseTo crouch; huddle as with cold."The children hugged together by the fireplace, trying to stay warm. "Los niños se acurrucaron juntos junto a la chimenea, tratando de mantenerse calientes.bodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrazar, abrazarseTo cling closely together."The children hugged their teacher goodbye at the school gate. "Los niños abrazaron a su maestra para despedirse en la puerta de la escuela.bodyactionhumanfamilyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrazarTo embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms."Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."Billy abrazó a Danny hasta que se sintió mejor.bodyactionhumanpersonemotioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAproximarse a, arrimarse aTo stay close to (the shore etc.)"The small sailboat hugs the coastline to avoid the stronger currents further out. "El pequeño velero se arrima a la costa para evitar las corrientes más fuertes mar adentro.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrazar, aferrarseTo hold fast; to cling to; to cherish."The little girl hugs her teddy bear tight when she feels scared. "La niña abraza fuerte a su osito de peluche cuando siente miedo.familyactionemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
