Hold (es. Sostener)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Yo sostengo el libro.
I hold the book.
Context: daily life Ella sostiene la mano de su hermana.
She holds her sister's hand.
Context: family El profesor sostiene una clase interesante.
The teacher holds an interesting class.
Context: education Intermediate (B1-B2)
Es importante sostener nuestras opiniones con argumentos claros.
It is important to support our opinions with clear arguments.
Context: society El científico sostiene que el cambio climático es un problema real.
The scientist holds that climate change is a real problem.
Context: science Sostener una conversación entretenida requiere habilidades comunicativas.
Holding an entertaining conversation requires communication skills.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
El autor sostiene que la literatura puede transformar la percepción de la realidad.
The author holds that literature can transform the perception of reality.
Context: culture Sostener argumentos complejos en un debate requiere tanto conocimientos profundos como habilidad retórica.
Holding complex arguments in a debate requires both deep knowledge and rhetorical skill.
Context: society La capacidad de sostener una crítica constructiva es esencial en un entorno profesional.
The ability to hold constructive criticism is essential in a professional environment.
Context: work