Spanish Phrase
Aprende a sujetar bien y a mantener la postura correcta.
Meaning
This sentence is an imperative suggestion: it tells the listener to learn how to hold something properly and, at the same time, to keep a correct posture. It combines two related actions—gripping and posture—under a single piece of advice.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving practical advice in sports, gym classes, physical‑therapy sessions, or any situation where proper handling and body alignment are important, such as lifting a box, playing an instrument, or doing yoga.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aprendeasujetarbienyamantenerlaposturacorrecta
Infinitive after 'aprender a'
When a verb of learning (aprender, intentar, etc.) is followed by another verb, the second verb stays in the infinitive and is introduced by the preposition 'a'.
Adverb placement
Adverbs like 'bien' usually go right after the infinitive they modify, giving a clear sense of how the action should be performed.
Definite article with 'postura'
In Spanish, body‑position nouns often take the definite article (la postura) when speaking about a specific or general correct way of standing.
Coordinating conjunction 'y'
The conjunction 'y' links two parallel infinitive clauses that share the same subject and infinitive marker 'a'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo puedo evitar que me duela la espalda al levantar cosas?
How can I avoid back pain when lifting things?
Aprende a sujetar bien y a mantener la postura correcta.
Learn to hold properly and keep the correct posture.
✕Common Mistakes
Aprende a sujetar mal y a mantener la postura correcta.
The adverb should describe how you hold, so 'bien' (well) is needed; 'mal' changes the meaning to the opposite of the intended advice.
Aprende a sujetar bien y a mantener postura correcta.
In most Spanish varieties the noun 'postura' takes the definite article when referring to a specific correct posture.
Aprende a sujetar bien y mantener la postura correcta.
Both infinitives need their own preposition 'a' after 'aprende' to keep the structure parallel.
↔Alternatives
Aprende a agarrar bien y a mantener una postura adecuada.
Learn to grab well and keep an adequate posture.
Domina la forma de sujetar y de mantener la postura correcta.
Master the way of holding and maintaining the correct posture.
Practica sujetar correctamente y mantener una postura correcta.
Practice holding correctly and maintaining a correct posture.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, 'sujetar' is often preferred over 'agarrar' when the focus is on a controlled, steady grip (e.g., holding a tool or a weight). The phrase sounds natural in a gym or physiotherapy context, but in casual conversation you might hear a shorter version like 'sujeta bien y mantén la postura'. Also, Spaniards tend to use the definite article with 'postura' when speaking about the ideal way to stand, whereas some Latin American dialects may drop the article ('mantener postura correcta').