Sostenidos (en. Sustained)
/sosteˈniðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been maintained or supported in a specific position.
Sustained notes in music create a sense of continuity.
Los sostenidos en la música crean un efecto de continuidad.
In the musical context, refers to notes that should be prolonged.
The pianist played the chords in a sustained manner.
El pianista ejecutó los acordes de forma sostenida.
Etymology
From the verb sostener, from the Latin 'sustinere', which means to maintain or retain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sustained by
Refers to something that receives support or backing.
sostenidos por
sustained sounds
Sounds that are maintained over time without interruption.
sonidos sostenidos
sustained over time
Something that endures or remains over time.
sostenido en el tiempo
Related Words
to hold
To maintain something in a position or situation.
sostener
sustainability
Capacity to remain or endure over time.
sostenibilidad
Slang Meanings
It is used to describe a situation that remains tense.
The meeting was full of tensions; everyone was very tense.
La reunión estaba llena de tensiones, todos estaban muy sostenidos.
When something is exceptionally good or surprising.
That movie was outstanding; I loved it!
Esa película estuvo sostenida, ¡me encantó!