Mantenerse (en. Stay)

/manteˈneɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To remain firm or unchanged.

Example Sentence: It is important to stay firm in your decisions.

Es importante mantenerse firme en tus decisiones.

Definition: To maintain a stance or idea.

Example Sentence: You must stay positive in difficult times.

Debes mantenerte positivo en momentos difíciles.

Definition: To be in good physical shape.

Example Sentence: To stay healthy, it is essential to exercise.

Para mantenerse saludable, es esencial hacer ejercicio.

Definition: To support oneself financially.

Example Sentence: He managed to stay afloat during the financial crisis.

Logró mantenerse a flote en la crisis financiera.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'manere' which means to remain.

Phrase: to stay in shape

Meaning: To maintain a healthy physical state.

mantenerse en forma

Phrase: to stay out of it

Meaning: Not to get involved in a matter or problem.

mantenerse al margen

Phrase: to stay alert

Meaning: To be attentive or careful against potential dangers.

mantenerse alerta

Related Word: mantener

Description: To hold or preserve something.

mantener

Related Word: sostenimiento

Description: The action of holding or maintaining something.

sostenimiento

Slang Meaning: To be up to date

Slang Example: You have to stay up to date with the news.

Tienes que mantenerte al día con las noticias.

Slang Meaning: To not lose direction

Slang Example: It is essential to stay on the right track.

Es fundamental mantenerse en el camino correcto.