What does "mantener" mean in English?

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Spanish

mantener

English

maintain

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Alternative translations of "mantener"

keep
hold
support
sustain

Examples of how to use "mantener" in Spanish

Spanish
Intenta mantener la calma.
English
Try to stay calm.
Spanish
Mantengo la calma en exámenes.
English
I stay calm during exams.
Spanish
Mantuvo su promesa ayer.
English
He kept his promise yesterday.
Spanish
Manteníamos contacto por cartas.
English
We kept in touch through letters.
Spanish
Mantendrán la casa limpia mañana.
English
They will keep the house clean tomorrow.

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Intenta mantener la calma.

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