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    Manteniéndose (en. Keeping up)

    /mantenˈjendose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To preserve a condition or situation.
    He is maintaining himself in shape despite the injury.
    Se está manteniéndose en forma a pesar de la lesión.
    To remain in a place or state.
    The student is maintaining focused on his studies.
    El estudiante se está manteniéndose concentrado en sus estudios.
    To hold on to a level or position.
    The market is maintaining stable in times of crisis.
    El mercado se está manteniéndose estable en tiempos de crisis.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'mantener,' which comes from the Latin 'manutenere,' meaning to sustain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    remaining on the sidelines
    Not getting involved in a situation.
    manteniéndose al margen
    staying fit
    Referring to taking care of physical health.
    manteniéndose en forma
    standing firm
    Persevering in a position or decision.
    manteniéndose firma

    Related Words

    to maintain
    To hold or preserve something.
    mantener
    to sustain
    To support or contain something so that it does not fall.
    sostener
    to subsist
    To continue existing despite adversities.
    subsistir

    Slang Meanings

    Being involved in something for a prolonged time.
    He has been maintaining himself in the same job for years.
    Él lleva años manteniéndose en el mismo trabajo.
    Staying afloat in difficult situations.
    We are maintaining ourselves, despite the economic crisis.
    Estamos manteniéndonos, a pesar de la crisis económica.