Question

What Spanish verbs translate "to cuddle, and to cuddle up"?

Answer 1

In Spanish, the verbs that translate to "to cuddle" and "to cuddle up" are as follows:

1. To cuddle:

"Acurrucar": This verb means to cuddle or snuggle someone closely.

Example: Me gusta acurrucar a mi perro en invierno. (I like to cuddle my dog in winter.)

"Abrazar": While this verb primarily means "to hug," it can also convey the idea of cuddling in some contexts.

Example: Abrazamos a los niños para que se sientan seguros. (We cuddle the children to make them feel safe.)


2. To cuddle up:

"Acurrucarse": This reflexive form indicates that someone is cuddling up to someone else or curling up comfortably.

Example: Nos acurrucamos en el sofá mientras veíamos la película. (We cuddled up on the sofa while watching the movie.)

"Acostarse": This verb means "to lie down" or "to go to bed," and it can imply cuddling up when getting into bed.

Example: Vamos a acostarnos juntos y ver una película. (Let’s cuddle up together and watch a movie.)


These verbs can vary slightly in meaning depending on context, but they effectively convey the ideas of cuddling and cuddling up.