No. 5,748 in Spanish
retención
The act of retaining, holding back, or withholding.
In a sentence
La retención de agua en el terreno es importante para las plantas.
Water retention in the soil is important for plants.
In this sentence, 'retención' refers to the process of holding or keeping water within the soil, showcasing its meaning related to the act of retaining or conserving something.
Me preocupa la retención de impuestos en mi salario.
I am concerned about the tax withholding in my salary.
Here, 'retención' signifies the act of deducting taxes directly from the salary, illustrating its usage in contexts involving administrative or financial withholding.
La retención de información en la memoria puede variar entre personas.
Retention of information in memory can vary between individuals.
In this instance, 'retención' pertains to the cognitive ability to maintain or store information in the mind, demonstrating its implication in psychological or memory-related discussions.
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