cling in Portuguese
cling in Portuguese is agarrar(-se) — cling means to hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
cling in Portuguese
agarrar(-se)
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
What does "cling" mean?
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verb To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
"The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate."
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verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
"The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat."
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verb To remain emotionally attached to a person, belief, or hope, often more than is healthy.
"She clung to the idea that he might still change."
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cling in a sentence
- The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate.
- He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
- The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat.
- She clung to the idea that he might still change.
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What is "cling" in Portuguese?
"cling" in Portuguese is agarrar(-se). cling means: To hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.
How do you use "cling" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler clung to her mother's leg at the school gate." In Portuguese, "cling" is agarrar(-se).
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