Sostienen (en. Support)

/sos'tjen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To say or assert something that is believed to be true.

They hold that education is fundamental for personal development.

Ellos sostienen que la educación es fundamental para el desarrollo personal.

To hold or support something so that it does not fall.

She holds the lamp so that it doesn't fall.

Ella sostiene la lámpara para que no se caiga.

To support or defend an idea or argument.

Scientists hold that global warming is a serious problem.

Los científicos sostienen que el calentamiento global es un problema serio.

From Latin 'sustinere', which means 'to maintain' or 'to hold'.

hold someone's gaze

Maintain direct visual contact with someone or something without looking away.

sostener la mirada

hold one's breath

Stop breathing for a while.

sostener la respiración

hold a conversation

Actively participate in a dialogue.

sostener una conversación

support

The act of holding or maintaining something.

sostenimiento

sustenance

Support or basis for something to be maintained.

sustento

sustainable

That can be maintained without exhausting resources.

sostenible

To hold up in difficult situations.

I need you to hold me up in this crisis.

Necesito que me sostengas en esta crisis.

To hold a drink in festive contexts.

We're going to the party, don't forget to hold your drink!

Vamos a la fiesta, ¡no olvides sostener tu trago!