/reteˈneɾ/
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Translation
to retain, to hold back
Word origin
From Latin retinere ('to hold back'), from re- ('back') plus tenere ('to hold'). The same root gives English 'retain' and 'retention'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- retinere
- English cognates
- retain, retention
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular (like tener)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
cuesta .
I find it hard to retain the names of new people.
empleados.
The company wants to retain its best employees.
¿ retienen sueldo ?
Why do they hold back part of your salary each month?
.
Try to hold your breath for five seconds.
mucha .
The sponge can hold a lot of water.
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