English–Spanish
“hold” in Spanish
How to say “hold” in Spanish
“Hold” in Spanish is sujetar.
Firm grip that prevents an object from slipping or falling.
Example sentences with sujetar
Sujeta la mano del niño cuando crucemos la calle.
Hold the child's hand when we cross the street.
Tips for using sujetar
- Sujetar usually implies fastening or securing to stop movement or falling, while sostener focuses on supporting weight and agarrar on grabbing quickly.
Other Spanish words for “hold”
No puedo sostener la caja solo.
I can't hold the box by myself.