sujeta
/soo-HEH-tah/
holds
A hand 'sujeta' (holds) the bucket firmly in place.
sujeta(verb)
holds
?to grip or keep something in place
,fastens
?to secure an object
grab!
?giving a command to hold something
📝 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!
💡 Grammar Points
Double Identity
In the 'doing it now' form, 'sujeta' refers to someone else (he/she) holding something. But if you shout '¡Sujeta!', you are telling someone to hold it right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Sujeta with Sostiene
Mistake: "Using 'sujeta' for emotional support."
Correction: Use 'sujeta' for physical gripping or fastening. For supporting an idea or giving emotional support, use 'sostiene'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Physical Action
Think of 'sujeta' as using physical force to keep something from moving or falling.
The balloon is 'sujeta' (fastened) to the fence.
sujeta(adjective)
fastened
?physically attached or secured
,subject to
?depending on or bound by a rule
held
?gripped firmly
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Since this is the feminine form, use it only when describing feminine words like 'la mesa' (the table) or 'la oferta' (the offer). For masculine words, use 'sujeto'.
🔄 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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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).