aferrar

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to grasp

∗ verb

aferrar
transitive verb
1to grab (hold of)
aferrarse
pronomial verb
1(también figurative)
  • aferrarse a algo -> to cling to something

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aferrar [ah-fer-rar’]
article & verb transitive
1To grapple, to grasp, to seize.
2To furl. (Nautical)
3To moor. (Nautical)

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aferrar
verbo:transitivo
1 (asir) to grasp; seize
2 (Náutica) [+barco] to moor; [+vela] furl
verbo:pronominal
aferrarse
1 (agarrarse) to cling; hang on
2
aferrarse a eno (obstinarse en) to stick to; stand by; aferrarse a un principio to stick to a principle; aferrarse a una esperanza to cling to a hope; aferrarse a su opinión to remain firm in one's opinion
3 (Náutica) [+barco] to anchor; moor

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Verb Conjugation for "aferrar"

Presente Pretérito Imperfect Futuro Subjuntivo
Yo aferro aferré aferraba aferraré aferre
Tú aferras aferraste aferrabas aferrarás aferres
Ella/Él/Usted aferra aferró aferraba aferrará aferre
Nosotros aferramos aferramos aferrábamos aferraremos aferremos
Vosotros aferráis aferrasteis aferrabais aferraréis aferréis
Ellos/Ustedes aferran aferraron aferraban aferrarán aferren
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