Sujetar
Example: Debes sujetar bien la cuerda para que no se suelte.
Definition
"Sujetar" means to hold, fasten, or secure something firmly in place to prevent it from moving or coming loose. For example, in the phrase 'Debes sujetar bien la cuerda para que no se suelte,' it refers to holding the rope tightly so it does not come undone.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "sujetar" comes from the Latin 'subicere,' meaning 'to throw under' or 'to place beneath.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean securing or holding something down firmly. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of placing something under control or restraint.
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"Sujetar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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