abrochar
to fasten
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
To fasten something shut with buttons, clasps, or straps
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a-
verb prefix
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brooch
a pin that fastens clothing shut
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-ar
verb suffix
Abrochar means to fasten and is related to the English word brooch1, since a brooch is a pin that fastens your clothes shut.
abrochar
to fasten, to do up, to buckle
When you close something with buttons, a clasp, or a buckle.
Abroché la correa del bolso antes de salirI fastened the bag's strap before leaving
Abróchale el abrigo al niño, hace mucho fríoDo up the boy's coat, it's very cold
abrocharse
to fasten, to button up, to do up
When you fasten something on yourself, like a belt, a jacket, or a shirt.
Abróchense los cinturones, vamos a despegarFasten your seat belts, we're about to take off
Abróchate la camisa antes de la entrevistaButton up your shirt before the interview