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    Manténlo (en. Keep it)

    man-'ten-lo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Instruction for someone to preserve or hold something.
    If you find it, keep it safe until he returns.
    Si lo encuentras, manténlo a salvo hasta que vuelva.
    Indicates that one should continue with an action or state.
    Keep it a secret, don't tell anyone.
    Manténlo en secreto, no se lo digas a nadie.
    Preserve the current situation of something.
    Keep it warm until everyone arrives.
    Manténlo caliente hasta que todos lleguen.

    Etymology

    From the verb mantener, which comes from the Latin 'manu tenere', meaning 'to hold with the hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep it in mind
    Remember to keep it present in your mind.
    manténlo en mente
    keep it at bay
    Control the situation so that it doesn't get out of hand.
    manténlo a raya
    keep it a secret
    Do not reveal the information to others.
    manténlo en secreto

    Related Words

    maintain
    To conserve something in a state or condition.
    mantener
    hold
    To support something so that it does not fall.
    sostener
    store
    To place something in a safe location to protect it.
    guardar

    Slang Meanings

    Keeping something in a risky situation.
    At the party, let's make sure the music is loud, keep it up!
    En la fiesta, cuidemos que la música esté alta, ¡manténlo!
    Keeping silence about a matter.
    When I tell you, keep it, don't tell anyone.
    Cuando te lo diga, manténlo, no le digas a nadie.