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    Agarre (en. Grip)

    /aˈɡarre/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action and effect of grabbing.
    The athlete's grip on the bar is crucial for his performance.
    El agarre del deportista en la barra es crucial para su rendimiento.
    Firm holding or retention of something.
    The grip of the handle is very comfortable.
    El agarre de la manija es muy cómodo.
    verb
    To take or grasp something with the hand or with a tool.
    Grab the rope tightly so you don't fall.
    Agarra la cuerda con fuerza para no caerte.
    To apprehend or grasp something with attention.
    You need to grasp the main idea of the text.
    Necesitas agarrar la idea principal del texto.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to grab', which comes from the vulgar Latin 'adgrappare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bull by the horns
    To face a difficult situation with determination.
    agarrar el toro por los cuernos
    not to lose the grip
    To maintain control or attention over something.
    no soltar el agarre

    Related Words

    to grab
    To take or hold something with the hand.
    agarrar
    grasping
    Action of grasping or taking.
    asimiento
    holding
    Action of holding or stopping something.
    sujeción

    Slang Meanings

    Strength or control in a complicated situation.
    I need a strong grip to get out of this problem.
    Necesito un agarre fuerte para salir de este problema.