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    Mantenía (en. Maintained)

    /manteˈni.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold something in a state or situation.
    She kept calm in times of crisis.
    Ella mantenía la calma en momentos de crisis.
    To continue in a given state.
    He kept his promise to help me.
    Él mantenía su promesa de ayudarme.
    To provide resources, support, or care.
    The government maintained programs to help the poor.
    El gobierno mantenía programas para ayudar a los pobres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'manutenere', which means to hold with the hand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep calm
    Not losing control in a tense situation.
    mantener la calma
    stay afloat
    Surviving or continuing to operate under difficult circumstances.
    mantenerse a flote
    keep one's mouth shut
    Not speaking about a secret or avoiding revealing information.
    mantener la boca cerrada
    stand firm
    Not giving in to pressure or staying in a position.
    mantenerse firme
    keep at bay
    Controlling or limiting the scope of something.
    mantener a raya

    Related Words

    to maintain
    To hold something so that it does not fall or deteriorate.
    mantener
    maintenance
    Actions to keep something in good condition.
    mantenimiento
    maintenance
    The action of keeping something.
    mantención

    Slang Meanings

    To keep something a secret.
    She kept her birthday surprise a secret.
    Ella mantenía lo de su cumpleaños como un secreto.
    To sustain a romantic relationship.
    He maintained a long-distance relationship.
    Él mantenía una relación a distancia.