No. 9,751 in Catalan
mantenir
To maintain.
In a sentence
Hem de mantenir l'ordre a la classe.
We must maintain order in the class.
Here, 'mantenir' means to preserve or keep something in its current state, referring to maintaining order.
Ella s'esforça per mantenir la seva amistat amb els companys.
She strives to maintain her friendship with her peers.
In this sentence, 'mantenir' refers to sustaining a relationship or connection, emphasizing effort to keep it ongoing.
El govern ha de mantenir les infraestructures públiques.
The government must maintain public infrastructures.
Here, 'mantenir' is used in the context of upkeep or ensuring functionality over time, typical in discussions of responsibilities.
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