Atarte (en. Tie)

/aˈtaɾ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To join with a rope or ribbon.

Tying your shoes correctly is important to avoid tripping.

Atarte los zapatos correctamente es importante para no tropezar.

To hold or restrict something so that it does not move.

The carpenter tied the wood so that the pieces would not slip.

El carpintero ató la madera para que no se deslicen las piezas.

To limit freedom of movement.

The champion did not tie himself to the idea of losing, he always fought until the end.

El campeón no se ató a la idea de perder, siempre luchó hasta el final.

From the Latin 'attare', which means to bind or tie.

to tie one's hands

To limit capacities or possibilities.

atarse las manos

to tie up the loose ends

To ensure that everything is under control or in order.

atar bien los cabos

not to tie oneself to anything

Not to commit oneself or limit oneself to a single option.

no atarse a nada

to bind

To join with rope.

amarrar

to hold

To hold or grasp something so it does not fall.

sujetar

to link

To unite elements with each other.

ligar

To be very busy or stressed.

I'm tied up with so much work this month.

Estoy atarte con tanto trabajo este mes.

To immerse oneself in a relationship without reservations.

Since he started dating her, he completely tied himself up.

Desde que empezó a salir con ella, se ató completamente.