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aferra-se

[ɐ.fɛ.ʁɐ.sə]
verb
clings to, grasps, holds on to
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'aferrar' - to grip or hold tightly with hands or mentally
He clings to hope despite the difficulties.
Ele aferra-se à esperança apesar das dificuldades.
2. To hold on stubbornly or persistently to an idea, belief, or position
She clings to her convictions.
Ela aferra-se às suas convicções.
3. To grasp physically with force
The child clung to his mother's hand.
A criança aferra-se à mão da mãe.
Synonyms
agarra-seprende-sesegura-seapega-se
Antonyms
solta-seliberta-seabandona-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aferra-se
Standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal speech
São Paulo
aferra-se
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
aferra-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese with same meaning and frequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

aferrar-se à esperança
aferrar-se a uma ideia fixa
aferrar-se ao passado
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