Amarrar (en. Moor)

/a.maˈraɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To hold something in such a way that it does not move.

I tied the canoe to the dock so it wouldn't drift away.

Amarré la canoa al muelle para que no se fuera.

To tie or join one thing to another.

We need to tie up the boxes so they don't fall.

Necesitamos amarrar las cajas para que no se caigan.

To make a knot or a firm fastening.

The sailor knows how to tie a boat well.

El marinero sabe cómo amarrar bien un barco.

From the Latin verb 'amarrāre', which means to tie or secure.

tie up loose ends

Joining elements of the same nature or activity.

amarrar cabos

tie up a matter

Concluding or resolving a pending issue.

amarrar un asunto

tie hands

Limiting someone's freedom of action.

amarrar manos

knot

Element used for tying, with a specific shape.

nudo

rope

Long and flexible material used for tying.

cuerda

shipwreck

Situation that can occur if a boat is not well tied.

naufragio

To tie in the context of flirting or having a relationship.

The guy tied up with the girl at the party.

El chico amarró con la chica en la fiesta.

To tie as to establish security or protection.

I need to sort out my finances before investing.

Necesito amarrar mis finanzas antes de invertir.