No. 1,990 in Catalan
retenir
To retain or to hold back.
In a sentence
Vaig haver de retenir la informació per a l'examen.
I had to retain the information for the exam.
Here, 'retenir' means to 'retain' or 'keep' information in one's memory.
La policia va retenir el sospitós per interrogar-lo.
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
In this context, 'retenir' means to 'detain' or 'hold someone back' for further action or interrogation.
Vaig retenir les llàgrimes per no plorar davant de tothom.
I held back the tears to avoid crying in front of everyone.
Here, 'retenir' is used to mean 'hold back' or 'restrain' an emotion or reaction.
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