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    Agarra (en. Grab)

    /aˈɡara/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take something with the hand or with some instrument.
    Grab the rope to avoid falling.
    Agarra la cuerda para no caer.
    To hold firmly.
    Hold the steering wheel tightly while driving.
    Agarra bien el volante mientras conduces.
    To adhere or get stuck to something.
    The paint doesn't adhere well to this surface.
    La pintura no agarra bien en esta superficie.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'agarrar', which comes from the Latin 'adgripare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bull by the horns
    To face a problem with determination.
    agarrar el toro por los cuernos
    to catch something on the fly
    To grasp an idea quickly.
    agarrar algo al vuelo
    you shouldn't let go once you grab it
    An opportunity must be seized while it lasts.
    no hay que soltarlo una vez que se agarra

    Related Words

    agarrar
    Direct synonym of 'agarrar'.
    agarrar
    sujetar
    To keep something in its place.
    sujetar
    coger
    To take something in the hand.
    coger

    Slang Meanings

    To get caught in a situation.
    It catches me in a problem and I don't know how to get out.
    Me agarra en un problema y no sé cómo salir.
    To understand something quickly.
    Get the hang of it quickly.
    Agarra la onda rápidamente.