aguantando
/aɡwantando/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hanging in there" is translated into Spanish as aguantando.
aguantando is used to describe the act of remaining persistent and enduring a difficult situation without giving up. In a conversational context, if you want to say "I am hanging in there," you might say Ahí la llevo aguantando or simply use Aguantando.
How does it change in a sentence?
aguantando is the gerund, which is used to express the continuous action of enduring a situation.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡwantando/
When do people say it?
To encourage someone going through a hard time, you might say No se desanime, which means "don't get discouraged."
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you want to tell someone to 'hang in there' with more energy, you might say ¡Échale ganas! This phrase literally translates to 'throw effort into it' and is a very common way to encourage perseverance.
- The verb aguantar is also commonly used to describe the act of holding one's breath during a swim or a dive. While it means 'to endure' in a figurative sense, in a physical context, it describes a temporary suspension of breathing.
- While aguantando means enduring, the phrase aguantar el tipo specifically refers to maintaining a brave face or keeping one's composure under pressure.
Examples in context
- Estoy aguantando lo mejor que puedo.I am hanging in there the best I can.
- Él sigue aguantando a pesar de los problemas.He is still hanging in there despite the problems.
- ¿Cómo vas con el trabajo? ¿Sigues aguantando?How are you doing with work? Are you still hanging in there?
Example conversation
Two friends discuss a stressful job.
- MateoMaría, ¿cómo va todo en tu nuevo trabajo?María, how is everything going at your new job?
- MaríaEs muy difícil, pero sigo aguantando.It's very difficult, but I'm hanging in there.
- MateoLo entiendo, Mateo también pasó por eso.I understand, Mateo went through that too.
- MaríaGracias por el apoyo, Mateo y tú son geniales.Thanks for the support, Mateo and you are great.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
