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    Retuvo (en. Retained)

    /reˈtu.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of keeping someone or something in a place.
    The teacher retained the students to finish their assignments.
    El maestro retuvo a los alumnos para terminar las tareas.
    To hold in memory.
    She retained the information for the exam.
    Ella retuvo la información para el examen.
    To prevent something from moving or advancing.
    The dog held the thief until the police arrived.
    El perro retuvo al ladrón hasta que llegó la policía.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'retinere', which means to maintain or sustain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retained attention
    Means that he captured someone's interest.
    retuvo la atención
    retained control
    Means that he maintained dominance over a situation.
    retuvo el control
    retained her place
    Implies that he held a position or place.
    retuvo su lugar

    Related Words

    retain
    To keep in a place or state.
    retener
    hold
    To keep something raised or balanced.
    sostener
    stop
    To stop or make someone stop.
    detener

    Slang Meanings

    To cunningly retain information.
    He retained key information to avoid revealing his plan.
    Él retuvo la información clave para no revelar su plan.
    To not let someone leave easily.
    She held her friend back so he wouldn't feel bad.
    Ella retuvo a su amigo para que no se sintiera mal.