anclar
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Definition & Meaning of "anclar"in Spanish

anclar
01

to anchor, to moor

fijar una embarcación al fondo del mar con un ancla 
anclar definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
1st person singular
anclo
3rd person singular
ancla
Present participle
anclando
Past simple
ancló
Past participle
anclado
Examples
El barco ancló cerca de la costa. 

The ship anchored near the coast.

02

to fix, to secure, to fasten

fijar o asegurar algo de manera firme en un lugar 
anclar definition and meaning
Examples
Anclaron la estructura al suelo. 

They fixed the structure to the ground.

03

to cling, to latch onto, to stick to

quedarse fijado o depender fuertemente de algo de forma física o figurada 
Examples
La embarcación se ancló en la roca. 

The boat clung to the rock.

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