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handfast

/ˈhændfæst/ /ˈhændfɑːst/

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noun

Agarre, custodia, poder

A hold, grasp; custody, power of confining or keeping.

Examples :

"The detective kept the suspect in his handfast until the police car arrived. "

El detective mantuvo al sospechoso bajo su custodia hasta que llegó el coche de policía.

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noun

Contrato, acuerdo, pacto; específicamente compromiso, desposorio

A contract, agreement, covenant; specifically betrothal, espousal.

Examples :

"The young couple announced their handfast to their families, signifying their commitment to marry within the year. "

La joven pareja anunció su compromiso a sus familias, lo que significaba su compromiso de casarse dentro del año.

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verb

Prometer, atar

To pledge; to bind

Examples :

"The students handfasted themselves to the agreement to complete the project on time. "

Los estudiantes se comprometieron con el acuerdo de completar el proyecto a tiempo.

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verb

Comprometerse, desposarse

(obsolete or historical except Wicca) To betroth by joining hands, in order to allow for cohabitation before the celebration of marriage; to marry provisionally.

Examples :

"Because they wished to live and work together on the farm during the harvest season, Sarah and Thomas decided to handfast for a year and a day before making a final commitment to marriage. "

Debido a que deseaban vivir y trabajar juntos en la granja durante la temporada de cosecha, Sarah y Thomas decidieron comprometerse por un año y un día antes de hacer un compromiso final con el matrimonio.

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adjective

Atado por contrato; prometido por juntar las manos

Fast by contract; betrothed by joining hands.

Examples :

"The couple was handfast, signifying their engagement and commitment to marry soon. "

La pareja estaba atada por contrato, lo que significaba su compromiso y su compromiso de casarse pronto.

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adjective

Firme, fuerte

Strong; steadfast.

Examples :

"Even when facing challenging tasks at work, her handfast determination always helped her succeed. "

Incluso cuando se enfrentaba a tareas desafiantes en el trabajo, su firme determinación siempre la ayudó a tener éxito.

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