No. 12,423 in Spanish
mantener
To maintain, keep, or support.
In a sentence
Es importante mantener una buena postura al sentarse.
It is important to maintain a good posture while sitting.
Refers to the action of keeping or preserving posture.
Mantuvo su palabra y llegó a tiempo.
He kept his word and arrived on time.
Expresses upholding a promise or commitment.
Debemos mantener la calma en situaciones difíciles.
We must maintain calm in difficult situations.
Indicates controlling or sustaining an emotional state.
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