Spanish Word · Intermediate
aguantar
to put up with, to tolerate or bear, to endure, to handle, to take, to stand
Pronunciation: /aɡwanˈtaɾ/
Meaning
to put up with, to tolerate or bear, to endure, to handle, to take, to stand
Example
Para nadar bajo el agua, uno tiene que ser capaz de aguantar la respiración.
In order to swim underwater, one has to be able to hold one's breath.
Practice tips
- Practice aguantar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.