English–Spanish
“grasp” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈsiɾ/
Example
Trató de asir la rama para no caerse.
He tried to grasp the branch so he wouldn't fall.
How to say “grasp” in Spanish
“Grasp” in Spanish is asir.
Hand tightly holding a branch to avoid falling.
Example sentences with asir
Antes de subir, debes asir el pasamanos.
Before climbing, you should grasp the handrail.
Tips for using asir
- In everyday speech asir is less common than agarrar or coger, and speakers often use the reflexive asirse to mean hold on physically.