Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to hug" in Italian: abbracciare
abbracciare
To hug in Italian is abbracciare (ahb-brah-CHAH-reh). Everyday: ti abbraccio, abbraccia, abbracciamo. Prefer ti abbraccio or abbraccia so it is clearly the verb—not only the noun un abbraccio.
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How to pronounce abbracciare
Say it
ahb-brah-CHAH-reh
/ab.bratˈtʃa.re/
Abbracciare: ahb-brah-CHAH-reh. Double b; soft ci like ch. Stress CHAH. Ti abbraccio: tee ahb-BRAH-choh.
"to hug" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| abbracciare | to hug / to embrace Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| ti abbraccio | I hug you Clear first-person verb; also a warm sign-off. | Clear first-person verb; also a warm sign-off. |
| abbraccia | he/she hugs; hug! (tu) Present or imperative. | Present or imperative. |
| abbracciarsi | to hug each other Reciprocal. | Reciprocal. |
How to use abbracciare in real life
- 1Airport reunion
Vieni qui—ti abbraccio forte.
Come here—I'm hugging you tight.
Ti abbraccio.
- 2Comforting a friend
Lui la abbraccia senza dire niente.
He hugs her without saying anything.
La abbraccia.
- 3Leaving a party
Prima di andare ci abbracciamo tutti.
Before leaving we all hug.
Ci abbracciamo.
Mistakes English speakers make with abbracciare
Incorrect: Io abbracciare te.
Correct: Ti abbraccio.
Conjugate with ti: ti abbraccio.
Incorrect: Un abbraccio alone as the verb drill.
Correct: Ti abbraccio. / Ci abbracciamo.
Un abbraccio is the noun; use a clear verb form.
Good to know
Ti abbraccio closes messages like a warm hug. Real-life abbracci among friends are common in the center-north; some contexts stay with handshakes—watch the other person. The noun un abbraccio is everywhere on cards.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting after a long time
ChatPal
Finalmente! Ti abbraccio.
Finally! I'm hugging you.
You
Anche io ti abbraccio—che bello rivederti.
I'm hugging you too—so good to see you.
ChatPal
Andiamo a prendere un caffè?
Shall we grab a coffee?
You
Subito, racconta tutto.
Right away—tell me everything.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to hug" in Italian
How do you say to hug?
Abbracciare.
I hug you?
Ti abbraccio.
Noun vs verb?
Un abbraccio is the noun; use ti abbraccio for the verb.
In a message?
Ti abbraccio works as a warm closing.
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