abraçar→ to hugPortuguese word meaning
"abraçar" is a A2-level Portuguese word meaning "to hug". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
18 stories
Example Sentences
The Lost Cat
Emma abraça sua gata. 'Eu te amo, Mia!'
Emma hugs her cat. 'I love you, Mia!'
Parent and Child
A mãe abraça a filha.
The mother hugs her daughter.
The Missing Toy
Ela pega no Bruno e abraça-o.
She picks up Bruno and hugs him.
Lost in the Supermarket
Abraça-o com força.
She hugs him tightly.
Family Reunion
Sua mãe correu para fora para abraçá-la.
Her mother ran outside to hug her.
Meeting an Online Friend
Abraçaram-se calorosamente.
They hugged each other warmly.
The Thunderstorm
A Emma abraçou-o com força.
Emma hugged him tightly.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Sarah correu para abraçar os dois.
Sarah ran to hug them both.
Keeping in Touch
Maria abraçou toda a gente com força quando chegou.
Maria hugged everyone tightly when she arrived.
Saying Goodbye
As duas amigas abraçaram-se durante muito tempo.
The two friends hugged for a long time.
Asking for Advice
Emma levantou-se e abraçou a sua mãe com força.
Emma stood up and hugged her mother tightly.
Reconnecting with an Old Friend
Abraçaram-se com força durante muito tempo.
They hugged each other tightly for a long moment.
Ferry Crossing
A Emma correu para a abraçar.
Emma ran to hug her.
The Argument
Abraçaram-se apertadamente durante muito tempo.
They hugged each other tightly for a long time.
The Breakup
'Lamento muito, Sarah,' disse Emma, abraçando-a com força.
'I am so sorry, Sarah,' Emma said, hugging her tightly.
The Graduation Ceremony
As duas amigas abraçaram-se calorosamente quando se encontraram.
The two friends embraced each other warmly when they met.
Retirement Day
Levantou-se e abraçou o Dr. Chen com gratidão.
She stood up and hugged Dr. Chen gratefully.
Long Distance Friendship
Abraçaram-se durante muito tempo no controlo de segurança, sem querer soltar-se.
They hugged for a long time at the security gate, not wanting to let go.
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