What does Um abraço mean?

Saudação amigável (Friendly greeting) For example: "Um abraço grande, meu brother (Big hug, my brother)"

Where does the slang word Um abraço come from?

Um abraço is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Um abraço

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Saudação amigável (Friendly greeting)

"Um abraço grande, meu brother (Big hug, my brother)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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