Conteniendo (en. Containing)

/konteniˈen̩do/

Slang Meanings

To contain so much emotion or laughter that it becomes difficult to express it.
It was so funny that I had a hard time containing myself.
Estaba tan divertido que me costó contenerme.
To use the term in a context to refer to restraining oneself in a social situation.
I had to hold back my comments in the meeting.
Tuve que contener mis comentarios en la reunión.