/sosteˈneɾ/
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Translation
to hold, to support, to sustain
Word origin
From Latin sustinere, from sub- ('under') plus tenere ('to hold'). English 'sustain' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sustinere
- English cognates
- sustain, tenable
Grammar
Verb typeirregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
, .
Please hold the door for a moment.
columnas .
These columns support the whole building.
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The doctor maintains that the patient will improve soon.
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I do not know how you hold that such heavy bag.
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She held the glass very carefully.
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