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hugs

/hʌɡz/

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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, 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.

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noun

Agarre

A particular grip in wrestling.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Acurrucarse, encogerse

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

Examples :

"The children hugged together by the fireplace, trying to stay warm. "

Los niños se acurrucaron juntos junto a la chimenea, tratando de mantenerse calientes.

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verb

Abrazar, abrazarse

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

Aproximarse a, arrimarse a

To stay close to (the shore etc.)

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Abrazar, aferrarse

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Examples :

"The little girl hugs her teddy bear tight when she feels scared. "

La niña abraza fuerte a su osito de peluche cuando siente miedo.

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