abraçar
to hug; to embrace
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɐ.bɾɐ.ˈsaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Physical affection is highly valued in Portuguese-speaking cultures. Embracing friends and family when greeting and saying goodbye is standard practice. In Brazil especially, 'abraçar' is an everyday action — Brazilians are known worldwide for their warmth and physical expressiveness.
📝 Example Sentences
Quero abraçar-te com toda a força.
I want to hug you with all my strength.
Abraçaram-se depois de tanto tempo separados.
They embraced after so long apart.