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    Mantuvimos (en. We kept)

    /man.tuˈvi.mos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold something in its place or state.
    We kept the door closed during the storm.
    Mantuvimos la puerta cerrada durante la tormenta.
    To preserve something in a certain state.
    We maintained calm despite the difficult situation.
    Mantuvimos la calma a pesar de la situación difícil.
    To provide what is necessary for sustenance.
    We provided for our family through effort and work.
    Mantuvimos a nuestra familia con esfuerzo y trabajo.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    we maintained hope
    It means that we did not lose faith or hope in something.
    mantuvimos la esperanza
    we kept the secret
    It means that we did not reveal confidential information.
    mantuvimos el secreto
    we maintained order
    It means that we managed to keep everything organized.
    mantuvimos el orden

    Related Words

    to maintain
    A verb that means to hold, conserve, or retain something in a state or condition.
    mantener
    to hold
    A verb that means to keep something in a place without it falling or moving.
    sostener
    to conserve
    A verb that means to maintain or preserve something in its original state.
    conservar

    Slang Meanings

    To hold something firmly.
    At the party, we kept the music at full volume.
    En la fiesta, mantuvimos la música a todo volumen.
    To continuously provide resources.
    The business we set up supported us for years.
    El negocio que montamos nos mantuvo durante años.