abrazo
Spanish for embrace
An abrazo is a hug or embrace, borrowed from Spanish.
The word appears in English contexts describing Latin American customs, where the abrazo carries social significance—a greeting between friends, a gesture of warmth or reconciliation: They exchanged abrazos at the airport.
In tango, the abrazo is the embrace between dance partners.
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- caringShowing kind concern
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
intimacy · heartfelt · endearment · cherish · bonding · kinship · attachment · friendship
Tight, affectionate clasp
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- holdMaintain in grasp
enfold · encircle · cradle · envelop · nestle · snuggle · clinch · caress
Comfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
soothing · nurture · care · gentleness · kindness · relief · compassion · ease
Hospitable greeting offered
- reunionGathering after separation
- encounterUnexpected meeting or confrontation
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- partingAct of leaving another
handshake · namaste · salutation · meeting · introduction · gesture · acknowledgment · wave
Sincere friendly warmth
- genialityWarmth of manner
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- heartinessEnthusiastic, sincere warmth
cheerfulness · amiability · conviviality · hospitality · openness · effusiveness
love
Intense fond attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- caringShowing kind concern
devotion · intimacy · heartfelt · endearment · cherish · bonding · kinship · attachment · friendship · camaraderie
hug
Tight, affectionate clasp
hold · enfold · encircle · cradle · envelop · nestle · snuggle · clinch · caress · nuzzle
consolation
Comfort during distress
- solaceRelief from distress
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- supportTo uphold or sustain
sympathy · soothing · nurture · care · gentleness · kindness · relief · compassion · ease · sanctuary
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- reunionGathering after separation
- encounterUnexpected meeting or confrontation
- farewellLeave-taking expression
parting · handshake · namaste · salutation · meeting · introduction · gesture · acknowledgment · wave · smile
cordiality
Sincere friendly warmth
- genialityWarmth of manner
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
heartiness · cheerfulness · amiability · conviviality · hospitality · openness · effusiveness