What is the Spanish word for "grasp"?

Learn how to say "grasp" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

grasp

Spanish

comprender

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Alternative translations of "grasp"

agarrar
asir
captar

Examples of how to use "grasp" in Spanish

English
I cannot grasp this complex idea.
Spanish
No puedo entender esta idea compleja.
English
I grasp the handle and pull gently.
Spanish
Agarré la manija y tiré suavemente.
English
She grasped the idea after practice.
Spanish
Ella entendió la idea después de practicar.
English
He is grasping the rope tightly now.
Spanish
Él está agarrando la cuerda con fuerza ahora.
English
They have grasped the main concept.
Spanish
Ellos han entendido el concepto principal.

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