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    Sostuvo (en. Held)

    /sosˈtuβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To keep something in a certain or firm position.
    He held the door open while the guests entered.
    Él sostuvo la puerta abierta mientras entraban los invitados.
    To defend or uphold an idea, opinion, or position.
    She supported her arguments with solid evidence.
    Ella sostuvo sus argumentos con evidencia sólida.
    To provide physical or emotional support to someone.
    The father held his son when he was learning to ride a bicycle.
    El padre sostuvo a su hijo cuando estaba aprendiendo a andar en bicicleta.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    held the conversation
    Maintained an active dialogue.
    sostuvo la conversación
    bore the weight
    Endured the physical burden.
    sostuvo el peso

    Related Words

    to hold
    A verb that means to keep something in a fixed position.
    sostener
    support
    The action of holding something, whether physically or in a debate.
    sustentación

    Slang Meanings

    To hold something firmly.
    The guy held the gossip throughout the entire party.
    El tipo sostuvo el chisme durante toda la fiesta.
    To endure or tolerate a difficult situation.
    That week was tough, but I held on until the end.
    Esa semana estuvo dura, pero sostuve hasta el final.