apapacho

el apapacho(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(embrace)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. hug
Estoy triste, papi, ¿me das un apapacho?I'm sad daddy. Can you give me a hug?
b. cuddle
Adrián le dio un apapacho a su hermanito cuando salió del dentista.Adrian gave his little brother a cuddle when he came out of the dentist's office.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(affectionate touch)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. caress
Isabel nunca olvidaría los apapachos suaves de su madre.Isabel would never forget her mother's gentle caresses.
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