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cling in Spanish

cling in Spanish is aferrar, agarrar, ceñir — cling means to hold on tightly to something so as not to fall or be separated.

cling in Spanish

aferrar
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
agarrar
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
ceñir
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
sostener
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
sujetar
verb
To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
aferrarse
verb
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
apegarse
verb
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.
estar apegado a
verb
(figurative, with preposition to) To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.

What does "cling" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To stick closely to a surface, especially of fabric or film.
    "The wet shirt clung to his back in the heat."
  3. 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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "cling" in Spanish?

"cling" in Spanish is aferrar, agarrar, ceñir. 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 Spanish, "cling" is aferrar, agarrar, ceñir.

Are there other ways to say "cling" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "cling": aferrar, agarrar, ceñir, sostener, sujetar, aferrarse.

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