How is the word agarrar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
seize
verb

Coger algo de manera rápida y firme.

To take hold of something quickly and firmly.

Examples with “agarrar”

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  • Le agarró la mano. — He seized her hand.

  • El ejército planea apoderarse del territorio enemigo. — The army plans to seize the enemy's territory.

  • Deberías aprovechar el momento hoy mismo. — You should seize the moment today.

  • Agárrate a la barra si el autobús da un tirón. — Seize the rail if the bus jolts.

  • ¿De verdad intentaron apoderarse del edificio? — Did they really attempt to seize control of the building?

  • ¿Aprovechaste esa oportunidad en el trabajo? — Did you seize that opportunity at work?

  • Intentó agarrar el vaso que se caía. — He tried to seize the falling glass.

  • Debemos aprovechar esta oportunidad para ampliar el negocio. — We must seize this opportunity to expand our business.

  • Aprovecha esta ocasión para destacar. — Please seize this chance to excel.

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