Mantenían (en. Maintained)

/manteˈnjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To keep something in a certain state or prolong a situation.

They maintained their commitment despite the difficulties.

Ellos mantenían su compromiso a pesar de las dificultades.

To provide support or assistance to someone.

The parents maintained their children during their studies.

Los padres mantenían a sus hijos durante sus estudios.

To uphold or defend an idea or argument.

She maintained that her opinion was the correct one.

Ella mantenía que su opinión era la correcta.

From the verb 'mantener', which comes from the Latin 'mantinere'.

keep calm

To retain serenity in a stressful situation.

mantener la calma

stay the course

To continue with a set direction or an established plan.

mantener el rumbo

keep the faith

To maintain belief or trust in something or someone.

mantener la fe

to maintain

To hold or keep something.

mantener

maintenance

Actions to preserve or keep something in good condition.

mantenimiento

upkeep

The act of keeping something.

mantención

Keep it real

I always try to keep it real with my friends.

Siempre trato de mantenerlo real con mis amigos.

Stand firm

She stands firm in her decisions.

Ella se mantiene firme en sus decisiones.