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No. 9,392 in Spanish

aguanta

"Endure," "tolerate," or "hold on."

In a sentence

  • Él aguanta el peso de las cajas sin quejarse.

    He withstands the weight of the boxes without complaining.

    'Aguanta' here is used to describe enduring or bearing a physical load.

  • ¡Aguanta un momento mientras reviso el documento!

    Hold on a moment while I review the document!

    'Aguanta' in this context is an exclamation urging someone to be patient or wait briefly.

  • Aunque hace mucho calor, ella aguanta y sigue trabajando.

    Even though it's very hot, she endures and keeps working.

    'Aguanta' here relates to tolerating uncomfortable circumstances without giving up.

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