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    Sostenida (en. Sustained)

    /sos.te'ni.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That remains firm or upright.
    The construction is supported by steel columns.
    La construcción está sostenida por columnas de acero.
    That is performed continuously or for an extended duration.
    The meeting lasted for more than three hours.
    La reunión fue sostenida durante más de tres horas.
    In music, it refers to a note that is held for a prolonged time.
    The pianist played a sustained note that resonated throughout the room.
    El pianista tocó una nota sostenida que resonó en toda la sala.

    Etymology

    From the verb "sostener," which comes from the Latin 'sustinere,' meaning 'to maintain, to support.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    having a sustained position
    To maintain a firm opinion or position on a topic.
    teniendo una postura sostenida
    sustained load
    A load that is maintained over an extended period.
    carga sostenida
    sustained over time
    Something that remains constant over time.
    sostenida en el tiempo

    Related Words

    to support
    To keep something in its place or position.
    sostener
    sustaining
    The action of holding something.
    sostenimiento
    sustainable
    That can be maintained without causing damage or exhaustion.
    sostenible

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a situation of constant support.
    I need a sustained solution for this problem.
    Necesito una solución sostenida para este problema.
    When something is highly likely or certain.
    His return is sustained, there is no doubt.
    Su regreso es sostenido, no hay duda.