Aguantó (en. Held on)

/aɣwan'to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To bear or tolerate something.
She endured the pain after the surgery.
Ella aguantó el dolor después de la operación.
To allow a situation to continue without reacting.
He withstood the criticism from his colleagues.
Aguantó las críticas de sus compañeros.
To hold something firmly.
He bore the weight of the load while walking.
Él aguantó el peso de la carga mientras caminaba.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'aguantar', which comes from the Latin 'adjunctare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

endure like a champion
To bear something difficult with courage.
aguantar como un campeón
I can't take it anymore
Indicating an inability to continue bearing something.
no aguanto más
hold on tight
To stand firm in the face of an adverse situation.
aguantar el tirón

Related Words

endurance
Ability to withstand difficult situations.
aguante
to endure
Verb that means to tolerate or endure.
aguantar
endurance supporter
A person who bears many burdens or difficulties.
aguantador

Slang Meanings

To tolerate difficult situations without complaining.
He had to endure the noise at the party until the end.
Tuvo que aguantar el jaleo en la fiesta hasta el final.
To stay calm in complicated circumstances.
Sit down and bear the pressure of the exam.
Siéntate y aguanta la presión del examen.