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    Contenían (en. Contained)

    /kon.te'ni.an/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold or have inside.
    The boxes contained a bunch of toys.
    Las cajas contenían un montón de juguetes.
    To include in its content.
    The documents contained valuable information.
    Los documentos contenían información valiosa.
    To encompass or include something.
    The book contained various theories on the subject.
    El libro contenía diversas teorías sobre el tema.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contentus', participle of 'contineo', which means to retain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contained many secrets
    They possessed hidden information.
    contenían muchos secretos
    contained the emotion
    They hid their feelings.
    contenían la emoción
    contained their laughter
    They were able to not laugh.
    contenían su risa

    Related Words

    to contain
    To have something within a limit.
    contener
    content
    What is inside a container.
    contenido
    vital content
    Essential aspects of something.
    contenido vital

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to how well something contains something in terms of quality.
    That bag did contain high-quality products.
    Esa bolsa sí contenía productos de buena calidad.
    Colloquial way of referring to a group that includes something.
    This club contained the best in fashion.
    Este club contenía lo mejor de la moda.