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    Sosteniendo (en. Holding)

    /sos.te.njɛn.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To keep something in a specific or firm position.
    She was holding the book with both hands.
    Ella estaba sosteniendo el libro con ambas manos.
    To defend or promote an idea or argument.
    The teacher is holding that education is fundamental.
    El profesor está sosteniendo que la educación es fundamental.
    To support or provide physical support to something.
    The designer is holding the structure of the bridge.
    El diseñador está sosteniendo la estructura del puente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sustinere', composed of 'sub-' and 'tenere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    holding the weight
    Bearing the load or pressure of something.
    sosteniendo el peso
    holding a conversation
    Actively participating in a dialogue.
    sosteniendo una conversación
    holding the view
    Keeping attention on something.
    sosteniendo la vista

    Related Words

    sustain
    Verb that means to give support or maintain something.
    sostener
    sustainability
    The ability to remain over time without exhausting.
    sostenibilidad
    sustained
    That remains in a fixed position.
    sostenido

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complicated situation but maintaining control.
    Despite the problems, he continues holding the situation.
    A pesar de los problemas, él sigue sosteniendo la situación.
    To endure a joke or a tense situation.
    She is holding the joke very well.
    Ella está sosteniendo la broma muy bien.