Sujetas (en. Subject)

/suˈxetas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
the action of fixing or keeping something in a specific place.
The supports of the table provide stability.
Las sujetas de la mesa le dan estabilidad.
things used to hold, such as hooks or straps.
We need fasteners to hang the lights.
Necesitamos sujetas para colgar las luces.
verb
acting by holding or fixing something.
She holds the door so it doesn't close.
Ella sujeta la puerta para que no se cierre.
to take responsibility or be under the control of something.
We must finalize the plan before presenting it.
Debemos sujetar el plan antes de presentarlo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin verb 'sujectare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to maintain relationships
To maintain good relationships in a social context.
sujetar las relaciones
to manage time
To control or manage time properly.
sujetar el tiempo

Related Words

to secure
Putting something under control or in its place.
sujetar
holding
The action of holding or being held.
sujeción

Slang Meanings

To endure a difficult situation.
The teacher maintains order in the class to avoid chaos.
El profe sujeta la clase para que no se arme lío.
To stand firm in a position.
She holds her opinion even though everyone thinks differently.
Ella sujeta su opinión aunque todos piensen diferente.