Aguante (en. Endurance)

/aɡˈwante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ability to withstand difficult or adverse situations.

Endurance in stressful situations is key to good performance.

El aguante en situaciones de estrés es clave para un buen desempeño.

Physical or moral resistance in the face of a challenge.

The athlete's endurance was admirable during the competition.

El aguante del atleta fue admirable durante la competencia.

verb

To hold or maintain something for a prolonged period.

You must withstand the pressure and keep going.

Tienes que aguantar la presión y seguir adelante.

To bear a physical or emotional burden.

They endured the situation until help arrived.

Ellos aguantaron la situación hasta que llegó la ayuda.

It derives from the verb 'aguantar', which comes from the Latin 'habentare'.

endure the sun

Refers to tolerating heat or the pressure of a situation.

aguante el sol

this is endurance

It is used to express that something requires resistance or strength.

esto es aguante

aguantar

To hold or support something.

aguantar

tolerance

Ability to accept difficult situations.

tolerancia

resistance

Strength to not yield to adversities.

resistencia

Endurance as a symbol of strength at parties.

At the party, the people's endurance was evident on the dance floor.

En la fiesta, el aguante de la gente se notó en la pista de baile.

Indicates unconditional support for someone or something.

One must always support friends in difficult times.

Siempre hay que dar aguante a los amigos en los momentos difíciles.