aferrado
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aferrado(
ah
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feh
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rrah
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La cría de koala dormía aferrada a su madre.The baby koala was hanging onto its mother in its sleep.
El niño estaba aferrado a la rama del árbol con todas sus fuerzas, intentando no caerse.The child was clinging onto the tree branch with all his might, trying not to fall.
2. (figurative) (devoted)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. attached
Aunque hace ya años que emigró, Ángel sigue estando muy aferrado a su tierra.Although he migrated years ago, Angel is still very attached to his native land.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Julián vive aferrado al recuerdo de su exnovia.Julian still clings to his ex-girlfriend's memory.
Seguimos aferrados a la esperanza de que mi hermano pueda estar vivo todavía.We continue to hang onto the hope that my brother might be still alive.
3. (figurative) (convinced)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mi ex sigue aferrado a la convicción de que yo fui la única culpable de nuestra ruptura.My ex still firmly believes that I was the only one to blame for our break-up.
Mi madre está aferrada a la idea de que los videojuegos son perjudiciales para tu salud mental.My mother stands by her opinion that video games are harmful to your mental heatlh.
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