abbraccio

hug; embrace

Beginner Noun Masculine

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Pronunciation

/abˈbrattʃo/

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Cultural Note

Physical affection is very natural in Italian culture. Italians hug friends and family warmly when greeting and saying goodbye. The sign-off 'un abbraccio' (a hug) is common in letters and messages, similar to 'un bacio' but slightly less intimate.

📝 Example Sentences

Ho bisogno di un tuo abbraccio.

I need a hug from you.

Si sono stretti in un lungo abbraccio.

They held each other in a long embrace.

Un abbraccio forte forte.

A really big hug.

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Related Words

abbracciare

to hug; to embrace

Verb

bacio

kiss

Noun

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