Aferras (en. Cling)

/aˈferras/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To grab or hold something firmly.

She holds the rope so it doesn't come loose.

Ella aferras la cuerda para que no se suelte.

To persist in a thought or feeling.

Sometimes, you cling to certain memories that you should let go of.

A veces, aferras ciertos recuerdos que debieras dejar ir.

To retain or hold something firmly.

You must hold on to the idea that you can achieve it.

Debes aferras la idea de que puedes lograrlo.

Origin of the verb 'aferrar', which comes from the Latin 'afferrare'.

you hold the reins well

To maintain control of a situation.

aferras bien las riendas

don't cling to the negative

To let go of what adversely affects you.

no te aferres a lo negativo

seize the moment

To take advantage of an opportunity.

aferras el momento

clinging

Act of gripping something.

aferramiento

attached

One who is very persistent or tenacious.

aferrado

To cling to an idea without considering others.

Don't be so clingy, consider other options.

No seas tan aferras, considera las otras opciones.

To be very attached to something material.

You take care of that car as if you were clinging to your life.

Ese coche lo cuidas como si te aferras a tu vida.