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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.
    "The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go."
  2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
    "Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information."
  3. noun A firm hold or grip.
    "The climber slipped, but his grasp on the ledge held firm."
  4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.
    "He has a good grasp of grammar, but his vocabulary is still small."
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grasp in a sentence

  • The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go.
  • He grasped the railing tightly as the boat rocked.
  • Some people struggle to grasp how a computer can store so much information.
  • It took a while for the students to grasp the concept.

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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: "The toddler grasped her mother's finger and refused to let go." 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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