Aguantará (en. Will endure)

/aɡwanˈtaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To stand firm in the face of difficulties or pressures.
She will endure the pressure of the exam without any problems.
Ella aguantarás la presión del examen sin problemas.
To bear a weight or load.
The bridge holds up large amounts of traffic.
El puente aguanta grandes cantidades de tráfico.
To tolerate difficult situations.
You will have to endure the criticism if you decide to move forward.
Tendrás que aguantar las críticas si decides seguir adelante.

Etymology

From the verb 'aguantar', which comes from the Latin 'ad + cantare', meaning to bear or hold.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hold one's breath
To keep air in the lungs for a while.
aguantar la respiración
hold back the urge
To control the desire to do something.
aguantarse las ganas
can't take it anymore
To be unable to endure a situation any longer.
no aguantar más
endure the blow
To stand firm in the face of difficulty or setback.
aguantar el golpe

Related Words

aguantar
Verb meaning to endure or resist.
aguantar
resistant
Having the ability to endure or hold.
resistente
support
That which serves to sustain something.
soporte

Slang Meanings

To endure in slang means to resist in adverse situations.
At the party, everyone will hold out until the end.
En la fiesta, todos aguantarán hasta el final.
When someone toughs it out, it means they are trapped in an uncomfortable situation.
That meeting was so boring, I could only endure and wait for it to end.
Esa reunión fue tan aburrida, solo podía aguantar y esperar a que terminara.