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to latch on
[phrase form: latch]
01
comprender, entender
to finally understand something, usually after some initial difficulty
Example
It took him a while to latch onto the concept, but he eventually got it.
Le tomó un tiempo entender el concepto, pero eventualmente lo comprendió.
The new software was complicated at first, but I eventually latched on.
El nuevo software era complicado al principio, pero finalmente entendí.
02
aferrar, engancharse
to develop a strong interest in or affection for someone or something
Example
My daughter latched onto the new video game and would n't stop playing it.
Mi hija se enganchó al nuevo videojuego y no dejaba de jugarlo.
The puppy latched on to its new owner and never left his side.
El cachorro se aferró a su nuevo dueño y nunca se separó de su lado.
03
aferrarse a, asir
to become firmly attached to something or someone
Example
The child latched on to her mother's arm and refused to let go.
La niña se aferró al brazo de su madre y se negó a soltarlo.
The magnet clung tightly to the metal surface, refusing to let go and latched on.
El imán se aferró firmemente a la superficie metálica, negándose a soltar y asirse.
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