/manteˈneɾse/
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Translation
to keep, to stay
Word origin
From Latin manu tenere ('to hold in the hand'), from manus ('hand') plus tenere ('to hold').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- manu tenere
- English cognates
- maintain, tenant
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular reflexive (like tener)
ReflexiveYes
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
cualquier .
It is important to keep fit at any age.
.
He tries to stay calm when there are problems.
mantenernos .
We like to keep in touch by messages.
¿ mantenerte despierto tantas ?
How do you manage to stay awake for so many hours?
unida .
The family stays together in difficult times.
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