Asido (en. Seized)
/aˈsi.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of holding or seizing something tightly.
The seizing of the rope prevented the load from falling.
El asido de la cuerda permitió que no se cayera la carga.
Condition of being tied or supported.
The seizing of the foot in the boot provided greater stability.
El asido del pie en la bota le daba mayor estabilidad.
Etymology
From the verb 'to seize', which comes from the Latin 'adhaerere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
seized to something
Clinging or adhering to something, either physically or emotionally.
asido a algo
to have seized
To hold firmly.
tener asido
seized by an object
To grasp an object tightly.
asido de un objeto
Related Words
to seize
To take or grasp something firmly.
asir
to hold
To keep something in its place.
sujetar
to grasp
To take or hold something with the hand.
agarrar
Slang Meanings
To be very focused or concentrated on something.
He was seized by his work and didn't hear what I was saying.
Estaba asido al trabajo y no escuchó lo que le decía.
To be very committed in a relationship or situation.
She is seized by her family at all times.
Ella está asida a su familia en todo momento.