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grasp in Portuguese

grasp in Portuguese is compreensão, alcance, agarrar — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

grasp in Portuguese

compreensão
noun
Understanding.
alcance
noun
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
agarrar
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
entender
verb
compreender
verb

What does "grasp" mean?

  1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
    "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked."
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
    "It took a while for the students to grasp the concept."
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
    "He kept a tight grasp on the rope."
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
    "Her grasp of the subject impressed the examiners."

grasp in a sentence

  • He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
  • She grasped his arm to steady herself.
  • It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.
  • I finally grasped what she was trying to explain.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grasp" in Portuguese?

"grasp" in Portuguese is compreensão, alcance, agarrar. grasp means: To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

How do you use "grasp" in a sentence?

Example: "He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked." In Portuguese, "grasp" is compreensão, alcance, agarrar.

Are there other ways to say "grasp" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "grasp": compreensão, alcance, agarrar, entender, compreender.

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