Un caro abbraccio

[bcairns]

This phrase was used as the closing in a personal letter to me. Should I read this using a literal translation of the three words, or does this phrase have a special translation as an idiom?

 

[nikis]

It means "a loving/warm embrace". (figurative)
It is a usual very informal closing in letters, like "kisses".

The translation is literal.

 

[bcairns]

Thanks, Nikis.

 

[bcairns]

Nikis, can you give me a different phrase to use in closing my return letter? I don't want to use the same one she used. I would like something similar in tone, like "kisses," or "fondly."

 

[Angel.Aura]

Nikis, can you give me a different phrase to use in closing my return letter? I don't want to use the same one she used. I would like something similar in tone, like "kisses," or "fondly."

Look at this thread and this link.
Hope that helps.
Ciao,
A.A.

 

[bcairns]

Thanks, Angel. That earlier thread did help. It was especially interesting because I recently sent a letter to a girl with "Fondly" as the closing. It never occurred to me that I might be complicating her life.

 

[Angel.Aura]

You're welcome bcairns.

 

[bcairns]

I am still looking for alternate closing messages for my response to the girl who sent me a letter with "Una caro abbraccio" as the closing. Please help me find something different but with the same general tone. I was going to use "Fondly" until I discovered that it may be misunderstood.

 

[nikis]

You can use:

con affetto / con tanto affetto

 

[bcairns]

Thanks, Nikis. I sent a letter using con tanto affetto. Now I will wait to see if she responds with even greater amorousness.

Bob