Aguanta (en. Hold on)

/aɡˈwanta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To have the capacity to bear a physical or emotional load.

She bears the weight of all her responsibilities.

Ella aguanta el peso de todas sus responsabilidades.

To resist or endure a difficult situation.

Although he was tired, he held on until the end of the race.

Aunque estaba cansado, aguantó hasta el final de la carrera.

To last or maintain the same state.

This material withstands a lot in extreme conditions.

Este material aguanta mucho en condiciones extremas.

To contain or restrain something.

If it cannot handle the pressure, it may explode.

Si no aguanta la presión, puede explotar.

From the verb 'aguantar', derived from the Latin 'habere' which means to have.

hold on like a champion

To stand firm in the face of adversity.

aguanta como un campeón

hold back laughter

To control or not laugh at an inappropriate moment.

aguanta la risa

weather the storm

To get through a difficult or uncomfortable situation.

aguanta el chaparrón

aguantar

Verb that refers to the action of enduring or tolerating.

aguantar

aguantaador

Person who endures difficult situations.

aguantador

aguante

Capacity to resist.

aguante

Hold on

It means enduring a tough situation until the end.

Significa soportar una situación dura hasta el final.

Can't take it anymore

It is used to express that someone can no longer tolerate a situation.

Se usa para expresar que alguien ya no puede soportar una situación.