Manténgalo (en. Keep it)
/manˈteŋalo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To preserve something in a certain state or situation.
It is important that you keep calm during the presentation.
Es importante que mantengas la calma durante la presentación.
Not allowing something to deteriorate or be lost.
Keep it in a safe place until you need it.
Manténlo en un lugar seguro hasta que lo necesites.
To hold or support something physically.
I ask you to keep the book open while I read.
Te pido que mantengas el libro abierto mientras leo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'mantere', which means to hold or preserve.
Common Phrases and Expressions
keep calm
do not panic.
mantén la calma
keep the doors open
leave the opportunity available.
mantén las puertas abiertas
Related Words
maintain
verb that means to keep something in a certain state.
mantener
hold
verb that means to support or keep something in place.
sostener
preserve
verb that means to preserve or safeguard something.
conservar
Slang Meanings
Keep it on the sidelines
Don't talk about that topic, keep it on the sidelines.
No hables de ese tema, manténlo al margen.