sostienen-hold: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is sostienen? sostienen is hold

What is hold?

  • tr. Mantener firme o sujeta una cosa: tres pilares sostienen el puente. También prnl.

    Tr. Hold firm or hold one thing: three pillars support the bridge. Also prnl.

  • Defender una proposición, idea u opinión: sostiene que deberían invertir en bienes inmuebles.

    Defend a proposition, idea or opinion: argues that they should invest in real estate.

  • Prestar apoyo, dar aliento o auxilio: solo le sostiene la esperanza.

    To lend support, to give encouragement or help: only hope sustains him.

  • Dar a uno lo necesario para su manutención: tiene que sostener a su familia.

    To give one what is necessary for his maintenance: he has to support his family.

  • Hacer algo de forma continua: sostener una conversación con alguien.

    Doing something on an ongoing basis: having a conversation with someone.

  • prnl. Mantenerse un cuerpo en un medio, sin caer: el globo se sostuvo en el aire.♦ Irreg. Se conj. como retener .

    prnl. To keep a body in a medium, without falling: the balloon was held in the air. ♦ It is conjed. how to retain.

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