de agárrate que hay curvas: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americainformalcolloquialspoken
  • A warning to hold on because there are curves ahead; used literally when anticipating a winding road or sudden motion.
  • A figurative expression meaning 'brace yourself' for multiple upcoming difficulties, surprises, or complications.

  Examples

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  • De agárrate que hay curvas en esta carretera, conduce con cuidado.

    Hold on because there are curves on this road, drive carefully.

  • Antes de salir, el guía dijo: «De agárrate que hay curvas durante todo el trayecto».

    Before leaving, the guide said: 'Hold on because there are curves throughout the whole trip.'

  • De agárrate que hay curvas, avisó el conductor mientras tomaba la ruta montañosa.

    Hold on because there are curves, the driver warned while taking the mountain route.

  • El autobús frenó bruscamente y alguien gritó: «¡De agárrate que hay curvas!»

    The bus braked suddenly and someone shouted: 'Hold on because there are curves!'