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    Contuvo (en. Contained)

    /konˈtuβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold or maintain something in a state or position.
    She held her breath while swimming underwater.
    Ella contuvo la respiración mientras nadaba bajo el agua.
    To stop the development or progress of something.
    She held back her laughter at an inappropriate moment.
    Contuvo su risa en un momento inapropiado.
    To limit a reaction or emotion.
    She contained her anger when she heard the news.
    Contuvo su ira cuando escuchó la noticia.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'contener', which comes from the Latin 'continuare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    held her breath
    It means to stop breathing at a moment of anticipation or fear.
    contuvo el aliento
    held back her laughter
    It refers to not letting out a laugh, often in inappropriate situations.
    contuvo su risa
    held back her emotion
    To prevent an emotion from being openly expressed.
    contuvo su emoción

    Related Words

    contain
    It means to have something within a limited space.
    contener
    retention
    The action of retaining or preserving something.
    retención
    limitation
    Restriction on the amount or scope of something.
    limitación

    Slang Meanings

    To contain intense emotions
    Sometimes you have to hold back and not cry in public.
    A veces hay que contenerse y no llorar en público.
    To suppress laughter
    In class, everyone held back their laughter when the teacher made a joke.
    En la clase, todos contuvieron la risa cuando el profesor hizo un chiste.