abraço

hug; embrace

Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ɐ.ˈbɾa.su/

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Cultural Note

'Abraço' or 'abraços' is commonly used to close informal messages, similar to 'hugs' in English. In Brazil, 'um abraço' or 'um grande abraço' is a standard warm sign-off. Physical embracing is common and culturally valued in both Portugal and Brazil as a greeting among friends and family.

📝 Example Sentences

Preciso de um abraço.

I need a hug.

Deu-lhe um abraço apertado.

He gave her a tight hug.

Um abraço, até amanhã!

A hug, see you tomorrow!

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