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to cling
01
agarrar-se, segurar-se firmemente
to tightly hold on to someone or something
Transitive: to cling to sth
Exemplos
She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony.
Ela agarrou-se ao corrimão de segurança enquanto olhava para baixo da varanda.
The cat clung to the tree branch, reluctant to come down.
O gato agarrou-se ao galho da árvore, relutante em descer.
02
agarrar-se, aderir
to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach
Transitive: to cling to sth
Exemplos
The wet clothes clung to her body, making her feel uncomfortable and chilled.
As roupas molhadas grudaram em seu corpo, deixando-a desconfortável e com frio.
The ivy clung to the side of the building, adding a touch of greenery to the brick facade.
A hera agarrou-se ao lado do edifício, acrescentando um toque de verde à fachada de tijolo.
03
agarrar-se, depender de
to rely heavily on another person for support, validation, or a sense of security
Transitive: to cling to sb
Exemplos
After the breakup, she clung to her best friend, relying on them for emotional stability.
Após o término, ela se agarrou ao seu melhor amigo, contando com ele para estabilidade emocional.
He clung to his partner, constantly seeking validation and reassurance of their love.
Ele se agarrou ao seu parceiro, constantemente buscando validação e garantia do seu amor.
Cling
01
a type of fruit, particularly a peach, in which the flesh sticks tightly to the stone or pit
Exemplos
She preferred cling peaches for making preserves.
The recipe calls for ripe cling fruit.
