segurar
English translation: to hold
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| 4 | to hold |
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| 4 | Keep hold of a little / save a little |
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13 mins confidence: 
to hold Explanation: in this context: a fita enrosca e segura um pouco... = the tape twines and holds a little... |
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1 day 16 hrs confidence:
Keep hold of a little / save a little Explanation: Two slightly different nuances, but in English both suggest that one would want to secure something and guard it for yourself. These terms are commonly used for such issues. Keep hold of: This is often used to describe savouring or relishing a positive emotion. Save a little: Also often used to suggest guarding something we might wantto keep for later e.g. love or friendship. Example sentence(s):
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=gwssPEdn7N0C&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=snippet&q=save%20a%20little%20friendshi Reference: http://islaandsmith.com/2015/12/20/12-reasons-to-love-and-ke... |
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