Átalo (en. Tie it up)

/ˈa.t͡a.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: Instruction to secure something with ropes or bindings.

Example Sentence: Tie it well so it doesn't escape!

¡Átalo bien para que no se escape!

Definition: Command to tie someone or something.

Example Sentence: Tie it tightly before it tries to escape.

Átalo con firmeza antes de que intente escapar.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the verb "atar," which comes from the Latin 'adhaerere.'

Phrase: tie it to the chair

Meaning: secure someone so they don't move

átalo a la silla

Phrase: tie it with tape

Meaning: use adhesive tape to secure something

átalo con cinta

Phrase: let me tie it

Meaning: allow someone to secure or hold something

déjame atarlo

Related Word: tie

Description: Secure something with ropes or bindings.

atar

Related Word: hold

Description: Keep something in its place.

sujetar

Related Word: bind

Description: Join or bind together with ties.

ligar

Slang Meaning: Tie or commit someone to a task.

Slang Example: When I told him I was going to help him, I tied him to it.

Cuando le dije que le iba a ayudar, me lo átalo.

Slang Meaning: Control someone effectively.

Slang Example: With that strategy, you've got him tied by the hands.

Con esa estrategia, lo tienes átalo de las manos.