What is the Spanish word for "sustain"?

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

English

sustain

Spanish

sostener

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Alternative translations of "sustain"

mantener
sufragar
apoyar

Examples of how to use "sustain" in Spanish

English
How can we sustain this level of growth?
Spanish
¿Cómo podemos mantener este nivel de crecimiento?
English
They sustain healthy habits every day.
Spanish
Ellos mantienen hábitos saludables todos los días.
English
She sustained a minor injury yesterday.
Spanish
Ella sufrió una lesión menor ayer.
English
I am sustaining the old tradition now.
Spanish
Ahora estoy sosteniendo la antigua tradición.
English
We have sustained positive growth this year.
Spanish
Hemos tenido un crecimiento positivo este año.

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