Agarrar (en. Grab)

/aɡaˈrar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take or seize something.

She grabbed the book from the table.

Ella agarró el libro de la mesa.

To take possession of something.

He seized power after the elections.

Agarró el poder después de las elecciones.

To hold tightly.

She grabbed her friend's arm to avoid losing him in the crowd.

Agarró el brazo de su amigo para no perderlo en la multitud.

From Latin 'agarrāre', which means 'to take or grab'.

to take the bull by the horns

To face a difficult situation in a determined way.

agarrar el toro por los cuernos

to take off

To increase speed or momentum in something.

agarrar vuelo

to be caught red-handed

To be caught in the act of making a mistake or committing a crime.

agarrar con las manos en la masa

grabbed

Having arms or hands closed over something.

agarrado

handle

An object used to grab or seize.

agarradera

To catch or take something in a game or at a spontaneous moment.

I grabbed a pizza from the counter.

Agarré una pizza del mostrador.

To grab something quickly.

I’m going to grab a taxi before the others leave.

Voy a agarrar un taxi antes de que se vayan los demás.