be embraced
[/bi ɪmˈbreɪst/]
verb phrase (passive voice)
ser abraçado/abraçada
1. to be held closely in someone's arms, typically as a sign of affection
She was embraced by her grandmother when she arrived.
Ela foi abraçada pela avó quando chegou.
2. to be accepted, supported, or adopted willingly
The new policy was embraced by most employees.
A nova política foi abraçada pela maioria dos funcionários.
3. to be included or contained within something
The proposal embraces several different approaches.
A proposta abraça várias abordagens diferentes.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser abraçado' is used both literally (physical embrace as a common greeting custom) and figuratively (accepting ideas, policies, or people). Brazilians are known for warm, frequent physical embraces in greetings and departures, making this phrase culturally significant in daily interactions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
embrace with open arms - ser abraçado de braços abertos
embrace change - abraçar a mudança
be embraced by the community - ser abraçado pela comunidade
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