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!