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grasps

[/ɡræsps/]
verb (3rd person singular present) / noun (plural)
agarra; compreende
1. (verb) To hold firmly with the hand or hands
She grasps the rope tightly.
Ela agarra a corda com força.
2. (verb) To understand or comprehend something
He finally grasps the concept of quantum physics.
Ele finalmente compreende o conceito da física quântica.
3. (noun, plural) Acts of holding or understanding
The grasps of various animals differ greatly.
As formas de agarrar de vários animais diferem bastante.
Synonyms
holdsseizesclutchesunderstandscomprehendsgrasps
Antonyms
releaseslets gomisunderstandsfails to understand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agarra; entende
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
agarra; pega
More colloquial phrasing with 'pega' for understanding
São Paulo
agarra; compreende
Standard usage, more formal
Portugal
agarra; compreende
European Portuguese usage, similar to standard form

Related Idioms & Phrases

grasp at straws - agarrar-se a palhas (tentar algo desesperado)
get a grasp on something - conseguir compreender algo
have a good grasp of - ter uma boa compreensão de
within one's grasp - ao alcance de alguém
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