How to Say "clinging" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “clinging” is “agarrado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El niño camina agarrado de la mano de su padre.
The boy walks holding his father's hand.
Mantente agarrado a la barandilla cuando bajes las escaleras.
Keep holding onto the handrail when you go down the stairs.
El gato está agarrado a la cortina y no puede bajar.
The cat is clinging to the curtain and can't get down.
Matching the Person or Thing
Since this word is used to describe something, its ending changes. Use 'agarrado' for a boy or a masculine object, and 'agarrada' for a girl or a feminine object.
Using 'de' and 'a'
When you are holding someone's hand, you use 'de' (agarrado de la mano). When you are holding onto a physical object like a railing, you usually use 'a' (agarrado a la barra).
Using 'con' instead of 'de'
Mistake: “Estoy agarrado con la mano.”
Correction: Estoy agarrado de la mano.
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