agarrarse de

agarrarse de
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to cling to
Isabel se agarró de la baranda tratando de evitar caer por la borda.Isabel clung to the rail in an attempt to avoid falling overboard.
b. to hold on to
El hombre se agarró de la soga con fuerza y trató de mantener la cabeza fuera del agua.The man held on to the rope tightly, trying to keep his head out of the water.
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