No. 7,179 in Catalan
aguanta
"Hold," "endure," or "bear."
In a sentence
Aguanta aquest llibre mentre busco una cosa.
Hold this book while I look for something.
In this sentence, 'aguanta' is used to mean 'hold' or 'grasp' something physically, indicating a request or instruction to keep possession of the book momentarily.
Aguanta el dolor, que haurà de ser així per una estona.
Endure the pain, as it will have to be this way for a while.
Here, 'aguanta' is used in the context of enduring or bearing pain or a challenging situation, showing its use to express resilience or tolerance.
L'edifici ja no aguanta més el pes del sostre.
The building can no longer support the weight of the roof.
In this instance, 'aguanta' refers to bearing or supporting the physical weight or structural integrity, emphasizing its use in contexts involving capacity or strength.
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