hug in Italian

hug in Italian is abbraccio, abbracciare, tenersi vicino — hug means to wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.

hug in Italian

abbraccio

noun

A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

abbracciare

verb

(transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

tenersi vicino

verb

(transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

What does "hug" mean?

verb To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
"The toddler ran over and hugged her grandfather's leg."
verb To stay very close to something, such as a road or coastline.
"The cyclists hugged the kerb to let the lorry pass."
noun An act of embracing someone with your arms.
"I could really use a big hug after such a long day."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

hug in a sentence

The toddler ran over and hugged her grandfather's leg.
She hugged her friend tightly at the airport.
The cyclists hugged the kerb to let the lorry pass.
The trail hugs the edge of the cliff for miles.

Similar words in Italian

bosom cuddle embrace squeeze

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hug" in Italian?

"hug" in Italian is abbraccio, abbracciare, tenersi vicino. hug means: To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.

How do you use "hug" in a sentence?

Example: "The toddler ran over and hugged her grandfather's leg." In Italian, "hug" is abbraccio, abbracciare, tenersi vicino.

Are there other ways to say "hug" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "hug": abbraccio, abbracciare, tenersi vicino.

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