abraços

[ɐ.bɾɐˈsoʃ]

nounmasculinepl: abraços

hugs

1. Acts of putting one's arms around someone in affection or greeting

She gave him warm hugs when he arrived.

Ela lhe deu abraços calorosos quando ele chegou.

2. A closing expression in letters or messages conveying warmth and affection

He ended his letter with 'hugs and kisses'

Ele terminou sua carta com 'abraços e beijos'

NYC Slang

hugs

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

abraços

Standard usage; commonly used in informal written communication

Rio de Janeiro

abraços

Frequently used as casual greeting in both speech and writing

São Paulo

abraços

Standard usage with formal and informal contexts

Portugal

abraços

Standard usage; slightly more formal in some contexts

abraços apertados (tight hugs)

enviar abraços (to send hugs)

um abraço (informal closing: a hug/take care)

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