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"An" is an indefinite article which is often translated as "un", and "hug" is a noun which is often translated as "el abrazo". Learn more about the difference between "an" and "hug" below.
an(
ahn
)An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., a girl).
1. (general)
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
hug(
huhg
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to embrace)
a. abrazar
When he finally saw his brother, he hugged him tight.Cuando por fin vio a su hermano, lo abrazó fuertemente.
a. pegarse a
Small boats tend to hug the coast.Las embarcaciones pequeñas suelen pegarse a la costa.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
