Aguantar (en. Put up with)

/aɡanˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To tolerate or endure something difficult or uncomfortable.

It's hard to endure the cold without a coat.

Es difícil aguantar el frío sin abrigo.

To keep something in its place or position.

Can you hold the door while I go in?

¿Puedes aguantar la puerta mientras entro?

To suffer or endure something without giving up.

He had to endure a lot of criticism at his job.

Tuvo que aguantar muchas críticas en su trabajo.

From Latin 'aguanter', which means 'to hold' or 'to tolerate'.

to hold one's own

To maintain composure in a difficult situation.

aguantar el tipo

can't take it anymore

To reach the limit of what one can tolerate.

no aguantar más

to hold back laughter

To control the urge to laugh in an inappropriate situation.

aguantar la risa

to tolerate

To accept something negative without protesting.

tolerar

to bear

To suffer something continuously or repeatedly.

soportar

resilience

Capacity to endure adverse conditions.

resistencia

To take it (figuratively)

You have to take it if you want to stay on this team.

Tienes que aguantar vara si quieres seguir en este equipo.

To take the hit

You have to take the hit and keep going.

Tienes que aguantar el golpe y seguir adelante.