How to Say "traction" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “traction” is “agarre” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
grip of tires on a road
Examples
Estas zapatillas tienen un agarre excelente en el gimnasio.
These sneakers have an excellent grip in the gym.
El coche perdió el agarre en la curva mojada.
The car lost traction on the wet curve.
Asegúrate de que el agarre sea firme antes de subir.
Make sure the hold is firm before climbing up.
Using 'el' with agarre
Even though it sounds like a verb, this is a masculine noun, so always use 'el' or 'un'.
Grip vs Handle
Mistake: “Using 'agarre' for a door handle.”
Correction: Use 'pomo' or 'manilla' for door hardware; 'agarre' is the action or quality of gripping.
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