aguentou

Aguentou is a Portuguese word that functions as the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the verb aguentar. The verb aguentar broadly translates to "to withstand," "to endure," "to bear," or "to hold up." Therefore, "aguentou" signifies that a singular subject (he, she, or it) performed the action of withstanding, enduring, bearing, or holding up in the past.

Its usage depends heavily on context. For instance, "Ele aguentou a dor" means "He endured the pain." In a different scenario, "O carro aguentou a viagem" translates to "The car held up for the journey." It can also imply resistance or tolerance, such as "Ela aguentou a pressão" meaning "She withstood the pressure." The specific nuance is derived from what the subject is enduring or withstanding, and the circumstances surrounding that action. The word conveys a sense of persistence or the ability to cope with a challenge or burden.