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    Mantiene (en. Maintains)

    /manˈtjene/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold something in its current situation.
    She maintains her calm in difficult situations.
    Ella mantiene la calma en situaciones difíciles.
    To provide economic or emotional support.
    The government maintains subsidies for those in need.
    El gobierno mantiene subsidios para los más necesitados.
    To continue with an action or attitude.
    The team maintains its playing strategy.
    El equipo mantiene su estrategia de juego.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mantere', which means 'to sustain.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand firm
    Not giving in to pressure.
    mantenerse firme
    to stay on course
    To follow a stable plan or direction.
    mantener el rumbo
    to keep in touch
    To continue communicating with someone.
    mantener el contacto

    Related Words

    to maintain
    Related verb that means to hold or preserve.
    mantener
    maintenance
    The act of maintaining, especially in the context of caring for or repairing something.
    mantenimiento

    Slang Meanings

    When someone stays in shape.
    That guy stays in shape because he goes to the gym every day.
    Ese chico se mantiene en forma porque va al gimnasio todos los días.
    Referring to keeping up with trends.
    She keeps up with fashion.
    Ella se mantiene al tanto de la moda.