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    Contienen (en. Contain)

    /konˈtjene/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold or include something.
    The boxes contain books and documents.
    Las cajas contienen libros y documentos.
    To control or restrict something.
    She holds back her laughter so as not to disturb the meeting.
    Ella contiene su risa para no molestar en la reunión.
    To consist of.
    The recipe contains several ingredients.
    La receta contiene varios ingredientes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'continere', which means 'to keep together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hold your breath
    Temporarily stopping breathing.
    contienen la respiración
    control your anger
    Controlling feelings of anger.
    contener la ira
    contains a message
    Has a meaning that needs to be deciphered.
    contiene un mensaje

    Related Words

    containment
    The action of containing or controlling something.
    contención
    content
    What is inside something, what is possessed.
    contenido
    container
    A vessel that holds something.
    contenedor

    Slang Meanings

    To contain in a sense of limitation.
    He holds back his enthusiasm so it doesn’t show too much.
    Él contiene su entusiasmo para que no se note demasiado.
    Not to be carried away by emotions.
    Sometimes it's hard to hold back tears.
    A veces es difícil contener las lágrimas.