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    Mantenían (en. Maintained)

    /manteˈnian/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provide the necessary care for something to remain in a certain state.
    They were maintaining calm during the storm.
    Ellos mantenían la calma durante la tormenta.
    To continue with an action or activity consistently.
    The scientists were maintaining their experiments despite the problems.
    Los científicos mantenían sus experimentos a pesar de los problemas.
    To defend or assert a belief or idea.
    She maintained that education is fundamental for progress.
    Ella mantenía que la educación es fundamental para el progreso.
    To sustain or maintain a relationship or situation.
    The friends were maintaining their friendship over the years.
    Los amigos mantenían su amistad a lo largo de los años.
    To hold a position in a conflict or discussion.
    The delegates were maintaining their position in the negotiation.
    Los delegados mantenían su postura en la negociación.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maintain calm
    To keep tranquility in difficult situations.
    mantener la calma
    stand firm
    To not change one’s opinion or stance in the face of an argument or threat.
    mantenerse firme
    maintain control
    To retain authority or dominance over a situation.
    mantener el control

    Related Words

    maintain
    To hold something in a state or situation.
    mantener
    maintenance
    Actions taken to keep an object or situation in good condition.
    mantenimiento
    upkeep
    The act of maintaining or preserving something.
    mantención

    Slang Meanings

    Stay out of it
    I decided to stay out of the conflict.
    Decidí mantenerme al margen del conflicto.
    Keep a low profile
    At the party, he kept a low profile to avoid problems.
    En la fiesta, él mantenía el perfil bajo para evitar problemas.