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grasp in Spanish

grasp in Spanish is asimiento, aferramiento, aprehensión — grasp means to grip something firmly, typically with the hand.

grasp in Spanish

asimiento
noun
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
aferramiento
noun
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
aprehensión
noun
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
comprehensión
noun
Understanding.
comprensión
noun
Understanding.
alcance
noun
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.
asir
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
agarrar
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
aferrar
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
aprehender
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
comprender
verb
comprehender
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 Spanish?

"grasp" in Spanish is asimiento, aferramiento, aprehensión. 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 Spanish, "grasp" is asimiento, aferramiento, aprehensión.

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

Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "grasp": asimiento, aferramiento, aprehensión, comprehensión, comprensión, alcance.

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