agárrate
/ah-GAH-rrah-teh/
hold on
The image shows the physical action of gripping something tightly, illustrating 'agárrate' as 'hold on'.
agárrate(verb)
hold on
?physical action of gripping something
grab on
?to catch hold of something for support
📝 In Action
¡Agárrate fuerte de la barandilla!
A1Hold on tight to the railing!
Agárrate a mi brazo si te sientes mareado.
A2Grab onto my arm if you feel dizzy.
💡 Grammar Points
Adding the 'te'
This word is a command form of 'agarrarse'. When we tell someone to do something to themselves, we attach the person word ('te' for 'you') directly to the end of the action word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the accent
Mistake: "agarrate"
Correction: agárrate. Because we added the 'te' to the end, we need an accent mark to make sure we still emphasize the 'ga' sound.
⭐ Usage Tips
Safety first
Use this anytime you're on a bus, a rollercoaster, or a bumpy car ride to tell a friend to stay safe.
The image depicts someone bracing themselves for news, illustrating 'agárrate' as 'brace yourself'.
agárrate(verb)
brace yourself
?preparing for surprising news
get ready
?anticipating something big or difficult
📝 In Action
¡Agárrate! No vas a creer lo que pasó.
B1Brace yourself! You won't believe what happened.
Agárrate, que vienen curvas.
B2Brace yourself, things are about to get complicated.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Language
Just like in English we say 'hold onto your hat,' Spanish uses 'agárrate' to tell someone to mentally prepare for a shock.
⭐ Usage Tips
Drama and Gossip
Use this right before you tell a juicy secret or share big news to build suspense.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agárrate
Question 1 of 1
If a friend says '¡Agárrate! Me han dado el trabajo,' what do they mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'agarra' and 'agárrate'?
'Agarra' means 'Grab [something],' while 'agárrate' means 'Grab ON' or 'Hold yourself onto something.' The 'te' at the end changes the action so it's something you do for your own safety or support.