Mantener
Example: Es importante mantener la casa limpia todos los días.
Definition
"Mantener" means to keep, preserve, or continue something in a desired state or condition. For example, it involves actions like ensuring a house remains clean every day or sustaining a particular situation over time.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "mantener" comes from the Latin 'manu tenere,' which literally means 'to hold in the hand.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to keep' or 'to maintain.' Did you know? The root reflects the idea of holding or supporting something firmly.
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"Mantener" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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