Aguántate (en. Hold on)

/aɡwán.ta.te/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To hold on or resist in an adverse circumstance.

Hang in there, there’s not much time left until class is over.

Aguántate, que ya falta poco para que termine la clase.

Instruction for someone not to complain and to endure what is happening.

When the trip got long, I told my brother: 'hold on a little longer'.

Cuando el viaje se puso largo, le dije a mi hermano: 'aguántate un poco más'.

Expression of encouragement for someone to persevere.

If you're feeling unwell, hold on, you'll feel better soon.

Si te sientes mal, aguántate, pronto te sentirás mejor.

It comes from the verb 'aguantar', which relates to the idea of holding or enduring.

hold on a bit

Refers to maintaining calm or patience in a complicated situation.

aguántate un poco

hang in there, it's coming soon

It is used to suggest that something positive is expected to happen soon.

aguántate que ya viene

aguantar

To hold something or someone; to tolerate a situation.

aguantar

resist

To stand firm in the face of adversity.

resistir

Don't complain, just endure.

When I told her that the work would be tough, she just responded: 'hold on'.

Cuando le dije que el trabajo iba a ser pesado, ella solo respondió: 'aguántate'.

Prepare your spirit for what's coming.

If they tell you that the exam will be difficult, just hold on and prepare.

Si te dicen que el examen será difícil, solo aguántate y prepárate.