How is the phrase apoyar las manos translated from Spanish to English

English translation
brace hands
verb

Presionar o sujetar las manos con firmeza contra algo para apoyarse.

To press or hold your hands firmly against something for support.

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  • Apoya las manos en la pared para no perder el equilibrio. — She braces her hands against the wall for stability.

  • ¿Puedes apoyar las manos en la mesa mientras levanto esto? — Can you brace your hands on the table while I lift this?

  • Tuvo que sujetarse con las manos durante el viaje lleno de baches. — He needed to brace his hands during the bumpy ride.

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