agarrar

agarrar

To grab, grasp, or hold.

Here, 'agarrei' conveys the action of grabbing or holding an object firmly to prevent it from falling.

Eu agarrei o celular antes que caísse.

I grabbed the cellphone before it fell.

In this context, 'agarrou' means taking advantage of or seizing an abstract concept such as an opportunity.

Ela agarrou a oportunidade de viajar para o exterior.

She seized the opportunity to travel abroad.

Here, 'se agarrou' is used to show the act of holding on tightly or clinging to something out of fear or reaction.

O gato se agarrou aos braços do dono quando ouviu o barulho.

The cat clung to its owner's arms when it heard the noise.