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to latch on
/lˈætʃ ˈɑːn/
/lˈatʃ ˈɒn/
latch on tolatch ontoto latch on
[phrase form: latch]
01
captar, entender finalmente
to finally understand something, usually after some initial difficulty
Ejemplos
It took him a while to latch onto the concept, but he eventually got it.
Le tomó un tiempo asimilar el concepto, pero finalmente lo entendió.
The new software was complicated at first, but I eventually latched on.
El nuevo software era complicado al principio, pero finalmente le agarré el truco.
02
engancharse a, apegarse a
to develop a strong interest in or affection for someone or something
Ejemplos
My daughter latched onto the new video game and would n't stop playing it.
Mi hija se enganchó al nuevo videojuego y no quería dejar de jugarlo.
The puppy latched on to its new owner and never left his side.
El cachorro se encariñó con su nuevo dueño y nunca lo dejó.
03
aferrarse, agarrarse
to become firmly attached to something or someone
Ejemplos
The child latched on to her mother's arm and refused to let go.
El niño 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 aferraba firmemente a la superficie metálica, negándose a soltarse y enganchándose.
