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grip in Spanish

grip in Spanish is empuñadura, adherencia, agarre — grip means to take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.

grip in Spanish

empuñadura
noun
adherencia
noun
(uncountable) Ability to resist slippage when pressed in contact with another object or surface.
agarre
noun
(uncountable) Ability to resist slippage when pressed in contact with another object or surface.
agarrar
verb
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
atenazar
verb
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
empuñar
verb
(transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
apoderarse de
verb
(transitive) Of an emotion or situation: to have a strong effect upon.

What does "grip" mean?

  1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
    "The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road."
  2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
    "The mystery novel gripped me so completely that I read all night."
  3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.
    "Climbers need a good grip on the rock to stay safe."
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grip in a sentence

  • The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road.
  • She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.
  • The mystery novel gripped me so completely that I read all night.
  • Fear gripped the crowd as the lights suddenly went out.

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What is "grip" in Spanish?
"grip" in Spanish is empuñadura, adherencia, agarre. grip means: To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
How do you use "grip" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler gripped her mother's finger as they crossed the busy road." In Spanish, "grip" is empuñadura, adherencia, agarre.
Are there other ways to say "grip" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "grip": empuñadura, adherencia, agarre, agarrar, atenazar, empuñar.
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