cling

to stick to something or someone, especially when you do not want to leave them

agarrarse a, adherirse a

• cling to somebody/something

Collocations cling to hope · cling to an idea

• She clung to her mother's hand.

  Ella se agarró a la mano de su madre.

to attach something firmly or tightly, often to make sure it does not move

fijar, sujetar firmemente

• cling something to somebody/something

Collocations cling a note to the fridge · cling a poster to the wall

• He clung the sign to the door.

  Él fijó la señal a la puerta.

to stick or adhere because of moisture, heat, etc.

pegarse por humedad o calor

• cling to something

Collocations cling to a surface · cling to the wall

• The wet paper clung to my skin.

  El papel mojado se pegó a mi piel.