clasp

cierre, broche

Pieza pequeña que cierra algo o une dos partes, como los extremos de un collar.

En inglés sencillo: A small part that closes something or joins two things together, such as the ends of a necklace.

• The clasp on my bag broke.
• She struggled to open the necklace's tiny clasp.
• These bracelets have silver clasps.

Sinónimos: fastener, catch

Expresiones frecuentes: necklace clasp, metal clasp, open the clasp

apretón, abrazo

Acción de sujetar firmemente la mano o el cuerpo de alguien, a menudo como muestra de cariño.

En inglés sencillo: A firm hold of someone's hand or body, often showing affection.

• His clasp was warm and firm.
• She held the child in a tight clasp.
• They greeted each other with a clasp of hands.

Sinónimos: grip, embrace, handshake

Expresiones frecuentes: firm clasp, warm clasp, clasp of hands

agarrar, estrechar

Sostener a alguien o algo firmemente con las manos o los brazos.

En inglés sencillo: To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms.

• She clasped my hand.
• He clasped the child in his arms.
• They stood with their hands clasped behind their backs.

Cómo se usa: clasp something to your chest (She clasped the letter to her chest.); clasp your hands together (He clasped his hands together and waited.)

Sinónimos: grip, grasp, hold

Antónimos: release

Expresiones frecuentes: clasp hands, clasp something tightly, clasp someone close