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    Sostiene (en. Holds)

    /sos'tje.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To maintain or bear a weight or load.
    She holds the box with both hands.
    Ella sostiene la caja con ambas manos.
    To argue or defend an idea or position.
    The lawyer contends that his client is innocent.
    El abogado sostiene que su cliente es inocente.
    To provide emotional or moral support to someone.
    She always supports him in his difficult moments.
    Ella siempre le sostiene en sus momentos difíciles.

    Etymology

    The verb 'sostener' comes from the Latin 'sustinere', which means 'to lift' or 'to sustain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    holds an opinion
    Defends or expresses a belief or point of view.
    sostiene una opinión
    stands firm in her principles
    Maintains firmness in her values or beliefs.
    sostenerse en sus principios

    Related Words

    sustain
    Element or support used to hold something.
    sosten
    sustainability
    The ability of something to endure over time.
    sostenibilidad
    holder
    Person or thing that holds or supports.
    sostenedor

    Slang Meanings

    To maintain a romantic relationship.
    He always sustains the relationship even when there are problems.
    Él siempre sostiene la relación aunque haya problemas.
    To handle a complicated situation.
    She manages the situation very calmly.
    Ella sostiene la situación con mucha calma.