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How to Say "grabs" in Spanish

The Spanish word forgrabsis agarraA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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agarra

Verb (Conjugated Form)A2
takes hold of quickly
A simplified illustration showing a cartoonish human hand quickly closing its fingers around a bright red apple, demonstrating the action of grabbing something swiftly.

Examples

Ella agarra el paraguas antes de salir.

She grabs the umbrella before leaving.

El bebé agarra mi dedo con mucha fuerza.

The baby holds my finger very tightly.

Usted agarra el ascensor en el segundo piso.

You (formal) catch the elevator on the second floor.

Identifying the Subject

When you see 'agarra,' the subject performing the action is always singular: 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), 'usted' (you formal), or 'eso' (it).

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