What is the Spanish word for "uphold"?

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

English

uphold

Spanish

mantener

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Alternative translations of "uphold"

sostener
defender
apoyar
ratificar

Examples of how to use "uphold" in Spanish

English
A judge must uphold the law.
Spanish
Un juez debe hacer cumplir la ley.
English
I uphold the rules at work.
Spanish
Yo hago cumplir las reglas en el trabajo.
English
She upheld his decision yesterday.
Spanish
Ella respaldó su decisión ayer.
English
They are upholding fair standards now.
Spanish
Ellos están defendiendo estándares justos ahora.
English
We have upheld our promise.
Spanish
Hemos cumplido nuestra promesa.

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