sujeta
“sujeta” means “holds” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
holds, fastens
Also: grab!
📝 In Action
Ella sujeta el paraguas con fuerza porque hace viento.
A2She holds the umbrella tightly because it is windy.
¡Sujeta la escalera, por favor!
A1Hold the ladder, please!
fastened, subject to
Also: held
📝 In Action
La estantería está bien sujeta a la pared.
B1The shelf is well fastened to the wall.
Esta oferta está sujeta a cambios.
B2This offer is subject to changes.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sujeta
Question 1 of 2
In the sentence 'La silla está sujeta al suelo', what does 'sujeta' mean?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'subiectare', which literally meant 'to throw under' or 'to place below'. Over time, it evolved from meaning 'under control' to the physical act of holding something firmly.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sujeta' used for holding hands?
Not usually. For holding hands, Spanish speakers typically say 'ir de la mano' or 'agarrarse de la mano'. 'Sujetar' implies a firmer grip or securing something so it doesn't move.
What is the difference between 'sujeta' and 'sujeto'?
'Sujeta' is either the verb form or the feminine adjective. 'Sujeto' is the masculine adjective or the noun meaning 'subject' (like a person or a grammar subject).