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    Contenerse (en. Contain)

    /konteˈneɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To control emotions or impulses.
    He held back from shouting when he heard the news.
    Se contuvo para no gritar cuando se enteró de la noticia.
    Not letting oneself be swayed by an emotion or situation.
    She restrained herself in the face of provocation.
    Ella se contuvo ante la provocación.
    To limit the expression of feelings.
    It is important to hold back and not say what you really think at that moment.
    Es importante contenerse y no decir lo que realmente piensas en ese momento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'continentem', participle of the verb 'continere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hold back in front of something
    Not allowing oneself to be carried away by an emotional reaction to a particular situation.
    contenerse ante algo
    to refrain from doing something
    Deciding not to take an action despite the desire to do so.
    contenerse de hacer algo

    Related Words

    restraint
    Action of containing.
    contención
    reprimand
    Action of repressing or hindering.
    reprimenda
    temperance
    Moderation and self-control in feelings.
    templanza

    Slang Meanings

    Playing the fool
    He played the fool and said nothing when asked.
    Se hizo el loco y no dijo nada cuando le preguntaron.
    Playing dead
    In the fight, he decided to play dead and hold back.
    En la pelea, decidió jugar al muerto y contenerse.
    To back down
    When he saw the problem, he preferred to back down and hold back.
    Cuando vio el problema, prefirió echarse atrás y contenerse.