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.