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How do you say "to hold" in Mexican Spanish?
sostener
In Mexican Spanish, "to hold" is sostener.
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Pronunciation
sos-teh-NER. Three syllables, stress the last.
Grammar notes
Regular -er verb. Plural: sostienen. Past: sostuve, sostuvo. Irregular past tense with stem change.
Example sentence
Sostengo la bolsa mientras ella busca las llaves.
I hold the bag while she looks for the keys.
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How to remember sostener
Sostener contains 'sostén' which is a bra or support. Holding supports something, keeping it steady.
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Questions about sostener
How do you say "to hold" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to hold" is sostener. It is a noun.
How is sostener written in Mexican Spanish?
sostener is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is sostener used in a sentence?
Use sostener as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sostengo la bolsa mientras ella busca las llaves. (I hold the bag while she looks for the keys.).
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