Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to hug" in Spanish: abrazar
abrazar
To hug in Spanish is abrazar. Say te abrazo and un abrazo. Warm goodbyes often use abrazar.
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How to pronounce abrazar
Say it
ah-brah-SAHR / teh ah-BRAH-soh
/a.βɾa.ˈsaɾ/
ah-brah-SAHR. Te abrazo is teh ah-BRAH-soh.
"to hug" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| abrazar | to hug Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| te abrazo | I hug you Affectionate close. | Affectionate close. |
| un abrazo | a hug Noun; message closer. | Noun; message closer. |
| nos abrazamos | we hug each other Greeting or goodbye. | Greeting or goodbye. |
| abrázame | hug me Informal request. | Informal request. |
How to use abrazar in real life
- 1Airport
Te abrazo fuerte antes del vuelo.
I hug you tight before the flight.
Te abrazo fuerte.
- 2Message
Un abrazo. Cuídate mucho.
A hug. Take care.
Un abrazo closes chats.
- 3Reunion
Nos abrazamos al vernos otra vez.
We hug when we see each other again.
Nos abrazamos is mutual.
Mistakes English speakers make with abrazar
Incorrect: Yo abrazo a ti.
Correct: Te abrazo.
Use te abrazo, not abrazo a ti.
Incorrect: Yo hugear a mi amigo.
Correct: Abrazo a mi amigo. / Lo abrazo.
Use abrazar, not English hug.
Good to know
Un abrazo is a friendly chat closer across Latin America. Abrazar fits family and close friends more than strangers. Match what you see.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Saying goodbye at the station
ChatPal
Te abrazo. Buen viaje.
I hug you. Have a good trip.
You
Un abrazo. Te escribo luego.
A hug. I'll write you later.
ChatPal
¿Nos abrazamos otra vez en diciembre?
Shall we hug again in December?
You
Sí. Ya quiero verte.
Yes. I already want to see you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to hug" in Spanish
How do I say I hug you?
Te abrazo.
How do I close a message?
Un abrazo.
Hug me?
Abrázame.
How do you pronounce abrazar?
ah-brah-SAHR, stress on SAHR.
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