What is the Spanish word for "retention"?

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

English

retention

Spanish

retención

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Alternative translations of "retention"

conservación
retenimiento
permanencia
captación

Examples of how to use "retention" in Spanish

English
Good student retention is important.
Spanish
Una buena retención de estudiantes es importante.
English
Employee retention is important for company success.
Spanish
La retención de empleados es importante para el éxito de la empresa.
English
Good study habits improve memory retention over time.
Spanish
Los buenos hábitos de estudio mejoran la retención de la memoria con el tiempo.
English
The museum increased water retention around the plants.
Spanish
El museo aumentó la retención de agua alrededor de las plantas.
English
Customer retention depends on product quality and service.
Spanish
La retención de clientes depende de la calidad del producto y del servicio.

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