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abrazo

abrazo

1 9.2
A close body hold that dance partners use in tango
  • noun
  • /əˈbrɑːzoʊ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : abrazo
  • The dancers entered the stage with a graceful abrazo.

Examples

  • She adjusted her abrazo to better follow her partner's lead on the dance floor.

  • Can you feel the energy in the abrazo during the tango?

  • The dancers entered the abrazo before beginning their passionate tango performance.

  • A comfortable abrazo is essential for good connection in Argentine tango.

  • During the dance, they shared a passionate abrazo, moving gracefully together to the rhythm.

  • The couple ended their tango performance with a deep abrazo, showcasing their connection.

  • In the middle of the dance floor, the dancers formed a tight abrazo that captivated the audience.

Synonyms

embracement
vsabrazo
1 4.7

Holding someone in your arms to show affection

is reserved for close partner dance holding rather than ordinary greetings
embracing
vsabrazo
2.5

A close hug made by putting your arms around someone to show affection

is used for partner holds in dance rather than general greetings

How Close

squeeze
  • Informal
10 2.0
abrazo
  • Jargon
1 9.2

Surface Forms

abrazo singular
abrazos plural

Etymology

Abrazo comes from Spanish brazo, meaning 'arm' and from Latin bracchium, and it is like the English word embrace. In tango, an abrazo is the close 'arm hold' between partners, so the word means the dance embrace and the feeling of connection.