Agarrarse (en. Hold)

/aɡaˈraɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take something with the hands or some part of the body.

She held onto her friend's hand while crossing the street.

Se agarró de la mano de su amigo al cruzar la calle.

To seize or cling to an opportunity or situation.

We must seize this offer before it expires.

Debemos agarrarnos de esta oferta antes de que expire.

To hold something to avoid falling or losing balance.

The child held onto the handrail to avoid falling.

El niño se agarró del pasamanos para no caerse.

It derives from the verb 'agarrar', which comes from the Latin 'agarrāre'.

to grab by the hair

To enter into a heated argument.

agarrarse de los pelos

to hold hands

To be in a romantic or affectionate relationship.

agarrarse de la mano

to take the bull by the horns

To face a difficult situation.

agarrar el toro por los cuernos

grab

To take something with the hand.

agarrar

to hold on

To hold onto something for stability.

asirse

to cling

To grasp with strength.

aferrar

To take a drink.

At the party, he took a drink and didn't stop drinking.

En la fiesta se agarró de un trago y no paró de beber.

To get into a fight.

They got into a fight on the street after arguing.

Se agarraron en la calle después de discutir.