atar
Meaning
- (transitive) to tie, tie up, tie down, to tether (secure (something) by rope or the like)
- (transitive) to constrain, limit (prevent or remove movement, leave (someone or something) without freedom of movement or ability to act)
Concepts
tie on
stick to the pan
bind together
root to the spot
hold fast
make a bundle
Opposite of
desatar
Synonyms
atar de pies y manos
poner candado
ejercer presión
hacer un lío
cubrirse la cabeza
enterciar
unir la yunta
amarrar con cabresto
cuplir con un ciclo
Translations
legare
lier
atar
lligar
binden
binden
bağlamak
δένω
ربطFrequency
Hyphenated as
a‧tar
Pronounced as (IPA)
/aˈtaɾ/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Old Spanish, from Latin aptāre. Doublet of aptar, a later borrowing.
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