What is the Spanish word for "tightly"?

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

English

tightly

Spanish

fuertemente

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Alternative translations of "tightly"

apretadamente
firmemente

Examples of how to use "tightly" in Spanish

English
She held my hand very tightly.
Spanish
Ella sostuvo mi mano muy fuerte.
English
She held the baby tightly.
Spanish
Ella sostuvo al bebé con fuerza.
English
Tie the rope tightly, please.
Spanish
Asegura la cuerda bien apretada, por favor.
English
He wrapped the scarf tightly.
Spanish
Él envolvió la bufanda con fuerza.
English
They hugged tightly and cried.
Spanish
Se abrazaron con fuerza y lloraron.

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