aguante
“aguante” means “stamina” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
stamina, patience
Also: resilience, durability
📝 In Action
Para correr una maratón se necesita mucho aguante.
B1To run a marathon, you need a lot of stamina.
No tengo mucho aguante con el ruido de la calle.
B1I don't have much patience for the street noise.
Este motor tiene un aguante impresionante; nunca falla.
B2This engine has impressive durability; it never fails.
support
Also: loyalty
📝 In Action
Gracias por el aguante durante mi enfermedad.
B2Thanks for the support during my illness.
La hinchada siempre le hace el aguante al equipo.
B2The fans always root for the team.
¡Qué aguante tienen esos amigos!
C1What loyal friends they are!
hold on, go [team]
Also: that I/he/she endures
📝 In Action
¡Aguante, ya casi llegamos!
B1Hang in there, we're almost there!
¡Aguante Argentina!
A1Go Argentina!
No creo que él aguante tanto frío.
B1I don't think he can stand so much cold.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "aguante" in Spanish:
durability→go [team]→hold on→loyalty→patience→resilience→stamina→support→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aguante
Question 1 of 3
How would a fan in Argentina shout support for their team?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the verb 'aguantar', which comes from the Italian 'agguantare' (to seize with a hook/glove), originally from 'guanto' (glove). It implies holding something firmly.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aguante' a bad word?
No, it is not a swear word. It is very positive in sports or friendship contexts, though it can be quite informal depending on the region.
Can I use 'aguante' to mean 'resistance'?
Yes, specifically in the sense of physical resistance/stamina. For electrical resistance, you would use 'resistencia'.
What is the difference between 'aguante' and 'paciencia'?
'Paciencia' is purely mental, while 'aguante' often implies a more rugged, physical, or tough kind of endurance.