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"Touching" is a form of "touching", an adjective which is often translated as "conmovedor". "Hugging" is a form of "hugging", a noun which is often translated as "el abrazar". Learn more about the difference between "touching" and "hugging" below.
touching(
tuhch
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ihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (emotional)
a. conmovedor
It was extremely touching to see the bride's father speak at her wedding.Fue muy conmovedor ver al padre de la novia hablar en su boda.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. tocante a
The manager sent his staff a memorandum touching ways to increase their productivity.El gerente mandó un memorando tocante a las maneras de aumentar productividad a su personal.
hugging(
huh
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gihng
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el abrazar (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Hugging is an important part of a happy, healthy life.El abrazar es una parte importante de una vida feliz y saludable.
b. el abrazarse (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Adrian had been away from Cecilia for six weeks. He missed the hugging and kissing.Adrián había estado lejos de Cecilia por seis semanas. Extrañó el abrazarse y besarse.
c. los abrazos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Hugging is good for your health and your attitude.Los abrazos son buenos para la salud y la actitud.
