apapachar
USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “apapuchar.”
apapachar(
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pah
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pah
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chahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (colloquial) (to snuggle) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Le regalé una muñeca a mi hija que dice "¡Apapáchame!" cuando aprietas un botón en su mano.I got my daughter a doll that says "Cuddle me!" when you press a button on its hand.
Me encanta apapachar a mi perro cuando se sienta al lado mío en el sofá.I love cuddling my dog when he sits next to me on the couch.
b. to hug
Daniel me apapachó y me acarició el cabello mientras yo lloraba en su hombro.Daniel hugged me and caressed my hair as I cried on his shoulder.
a. to spoil
Mi abuelita me apapachó con comida y regalos.My grandmother spoiled me with food and gifts.
b. to baby (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Puedes apapacharme? Ando chipis.Can you baby me? I'm feeling blue.
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