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How do you say "to hold" in Spanish?
sostener
In Spanish, "to hold" is sostener.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced sos-teh-NER. Stress on the last syllable. Three syllables like 'sos-te-ner'.
Grammar notes
Irregular -er verb. Present tense: sostengo, sostienes, sostiene, sostenemos, sostienen.
Example sentence
Sostengo la cuerda.
I hold the rope.
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How to remember sostener
Sostener sounds like 'sos-ten-air'. Sustain the air you hold when you grip.
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Questions about sostener
How do you say "to hold" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to hold" is sostener. It is a noun.
How is sostener written in Spanish?
sostener is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is sostener used in a sentence?
Use sostener as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sostengo la cuerda. (I hold the rope.).
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