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    Agarrándose (en. Holding on)

    /aɡaˈɾandose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To unite or cling to something in order not to let it go.
    He is holding onto the railing to avoid falling.
    Se está agarrando de la barandilla para no caerse.
    To actively participate in a difficult or challenging situation.
    She is holding onto her faith to overcome problems.
    Ella se está agarrando de su fe para superar los problemas.
    To take something with the hands or body.
    The child is holding onto his favorite toy.
    El niño se está agarrando de su juguete favorito.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    holding onto the branches
    Trying to stay afloat in a difficult situation.
    agarrándose de las ramas
    to hold onto the last resort
    Clinging to the last available option.
    agarrarse del último recurso
    not to be caught
    Escaping from a compromising situation.
    no dejarse agarrar

    Related Words

    grab
    To take something with the hand.
    agarrar
    cling
    To grip something tightly.
    asirse
    hold
    To keep something in place.
    sujetar

    Slang Meanings

    To be attached to someone out of love or dependence.
    She is very much attached to him; she doesn’t want to let him go.
    Ella está muy agarrada de él, no lo quiere soltar.
    To stand firm in a fight or discussion.
    He is holding onto his arguments despite the criticism.
    Él se está agarrando de sus argumentos a pesar de las críticas.