asidero

m.

1 handle (agarradero).

2 excuse, pretext.

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asidero

► nombre masculino

1 (asa) handle

2 figurado (excusa) excuse, pretext

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SM

1) (=asa) handle

2) (=agarro) hold, grasp

3) (=pretexto) pretext; (=base) basis

eso no tiene asidero — there is no basis for that, that is unfounded

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masculino

a) (asa) handle

b) (punto de sujeción) hand (hold)

c) (apoyo)

la religión se convirtió en su asidero — religion became her support

sin asideros en la realidad — with no grip on reality

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= grab rail, handle, grip handle.

Ex. This library van was custom built for the needs of older people and those with mobility problems, and incorporates a lift, grab rails, and comfortable seating.

Ex. The ball pelts, which were usually sheepskin, were fixed to the handles with nails which were only lightly knocked in, and were removed after the day's work (and often during the midday break as well).

Ex. Doors are wide enough to pass with a wheelchair and there is a large bathroom with grip handles in the shower and by the toilet.

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* funda de asidero = handle grip.

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masculino

a) (asa) handle

b) (punto de sujeción) hand (hold)

c) (apoyo)

la religión se convirtió en su asidero — religion became her support

sin asideros en la realidad — with no grip on reality

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= grab rail, handle, grip handle.

Ex: This library van was custom built for the needs of older people and those with mobility problems, and incorporates a lift, grab rails, and comfortable seating.

Ex: The ball pelts, which were usually sheepskin, were fixed to the handles with nails which were only lightly knocked in, and were removed after the day's work (and often during the midday break as well).

Ex: Doors are wide enough to pass with a wheelchair and there is a large bathroom with grip handles in the shower and by the toilet.

* funda de asidero = handle grip.

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asidero

masculine

1 (asa) handle

2 (punto de sujeción) hand hold, hold

3

(apoyo): la religión se convirtió en su último asidero religion became her final support

una acusación sin asidero an unsupported o unfounded accusation

sin asideros en la realidad with no grip on reality

4 (Esp fam) (contacto, influencia) contact

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asidero sustantivo masculino

a) (asa) handle

b) (punto de sujeción) hand (hold);

◊ sin asideros en la realidad with no grip on reality

'asidero' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asa
English:
hold

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asidero nm

1. [asa] handle

2. [punto de apoyo] handhold

3. [apoyo] support;

la familia es su único asidero her family is her only source of comfort and support

4. [pretexto] excuse;

su enfermedad le sirve de asidero para no colaborar he is using his illness as an excuse not to participate

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asidero

m handle

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asidero nm

1) agarrada, asa: grip, handle

2) agarre: grip, hold