What is the Spanish word for "contain"?

Learn how to say "contain" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

contain

Spanish

contener

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Alternative translations of "contain"

incluir
abarcar
encerrar
llevar

Examples of how to use "contain" in Spanish

English
What does this wooden box contain?
Spanish
¿Qué contiene esta caja de madera?
English
This box contains old photos.
Spanish
Esta caja contiene fotos antiguas.
English
The bottle contained only water.
Spanish
La botella contenía solo agua.
English
They are containing the chemical spill.
Spanish
Ellos están conteniendo el derrame químico.
English
She has contained her excitement well.
Spanish
Ella ha contenido bien su emoción.

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