Contiene (en. Contains)

/kon'tjene/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To keep under control or limit.
The vaccine contains the spread of the disease.
La vacuna contiene la propagación de la enfermedad.
To have something inside oneself.
The bottle contains water.
La botella contiene agua.
To include or embrace something within a set.
The report contains several important data.
El informe contiene varios datos importantes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'contineo', which means 'to contain, to hold back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

contains information
Encapsulates data or knowledge about a subject.
contiene información
contains all the elements
Includes all necessary parts.
contiene todos los elementos
contains a message
Incorporates communication or meaning.
contiene un mensaje

Related Words

container
An object used to store or transport things.
contenedor
content
What is found inside something.
contenido
containment
The action of containing or limiting something.
contención

Slang Meanings

To contain emotions
She always contains her emotions in public.
Ella siempre contiene sus emociones en público.
To hold back laughter
It was hard to hold back laughter during the meeting.
Era difícil contener la risa durante la reunión.