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    Mantener (en. Keep)

    /man.teˈneɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perpetuate or conserve something in a certain state.
    It is important to maintain calm in difficult situations.
    Es importante mantener la calma en situaciones difíciles.
    To provide the necessary economic or material resources.
    She works hard to provide for her family.
    Ella trabaja duro para mantener a su familia.
    To assert or defend an opinion or a fact.
    The lawyer maintained his argument throughout the trial.
    El abogado mantuvo su argumento durante todo el juicio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'manu tenere', meaning 'to hold with the hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand firm
    Not to yield to pressures.
    mantenerse firme
    to maintain control
    To keep control over a situation.
    mantener el control
    to maintain peace
    To sustain tranquility among groups or people.
    mantener la paz

    Related Words

    to hold
    Act of keeping something in its place.
    sostener
    to conserve
    To keep something in good condition.
    conservar
    to perpetuate
    To make something last forever.
    perpetuar

    Slang Meanings

    To keep afloat
    He works so much that sometimes it seems like he's just trying to keep his business afloat.
    Trabaja tanto que a veces parece que solo está tratando de mantener a flote su negocio.
    To keep the game going
    He always tries to keep the game entertaining during matches.
    Siempre busca mantener el juego entretenido durante las partidas.