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2 Translation results for hold on in Spanish

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hold on verb

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esperar; resistir, aguantar; continuar

Example sentences of
hold on verb

  • •The ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages.
  • •Hold on a minute—it's not your turn.
  • •I hope we can hold on until help arrives.
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hold on to

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hold verb

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held, has held, is holding, holds
aguantar, resistir; tener; detener, controlar; ser válido, valer; agarrar, coger; sujetar, mantener fijo; contener, dar cabida a; sostener; considerar; celebrar (una reunión), realizar (un evento), mantener (una conversación)

Example sentences of
hold verb

  • •Hold the rail so you won't fall.
  • •He was holding a large package in his arms.
  • •Would you hold this for me?
  • •She showed him the correct way to hold the racket.
  • •Some people just don't like to be held.
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  • •He held her close and kissed her.
  • •He held the pen in his mouth while he dialed the number.
  • •Hold the pen upright when you write.
  • •She picked up the trophy and held it over her head.
  • •You have to hold the button down for several seconds.
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Synonyms of
hold verb

grip, grasp, clutch, have, own, possess, enjoy, contain, accommodate, enclose, surround, clasp, conduct, regard, restrain, support
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Reverse translation for hold on

esperar  - to wait, to wait for, to await, to expect, to hope 
resistir  - to resist, to stand, to bear, to tolerate, to withstand 
aguantar  - to hold out, to last, to bear with, to tolerate, to withstand, to hold 
continuar  - to continue 
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