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to keep
01
tener
to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
Ejemplos
Make sure to keep a spare set of keys in case you get locked out.
Asegúrate de tener un juego de llaves de repuesto por si te quedas encerrado.
1.1
guardar
to have or store something in a specific place
Transitive: to keep sth somewhere
Ejemplos
She keeps her keys in the drawer by the entrance.
Ella guarda sus llaves en el cajón cerca de la entrada.
02
mantenerse, permanecer
to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Linking Verb: to keep [adj]
Ejemplos
The family gathered around the fireplace to keep cozy.
La familia se reunió alrededor de la chimenea para mantenerse cómodos.
2.1
retrasar, hacer esperar
to delay someone or cause them to be late
Transitive: to keep sb
Ejemplos
The long meeting kept her from attending the event.
La larga reunión la mantuvo de asistir al evento.
2.2
mantener, guardar
to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Complex Transitive: to keep sb/sth [adj]
Ejemplos
The teacher keeps the students engaged.
El profesor mantiene a los estudiantes comprometidos.
2.3
conservar, mantenerse
(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition
Intransitive: to keep sometime
Ejemplos
The leftovers will keep for a few days in the refrigerator.
Las sobras se conservarán durante unos días en el refrigerador.
2.4
seguir, no dejar de
to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
Ejemplos
She keeps trying until she succeeds.
Ella sigue intentando hasta que lo logra.
03
mantener, sostener
to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live
Transitive: to keep sb
Ejemplos
She keeps herself by working two jobs.
Ella se mantiene trabajando dos trabajos.
3.1
gestionar, mantener
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
Ejemplos
They keep a family-owned restaurant in the city.
Ellos mantienen un restaurante familiar en la ciudad.
3.2
guardar, proteger
to guard, protect, or defend someone
Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth
Ejemplos
She kept her younger sibling from harm during the accident.
Ella protegió a su hermano menor durante el accidente.
3.3
guardar, criar
to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
Ejemplos
She keeps a small herd of sheep on her farm.
Ella mantiene un pequeño rebaño de ovejas en su granja.
04
mantener, cumplir
to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement
Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement
Ejemplos
Sarah kept her promise to keep the surprise party a secret, and John had no idea.
Sarah cumplió su promesa de mantener la fiesta sorpresa en secreto, y John no tenía ni idea.
05
guardar, reservar
to put something aside for someone so that one can give it to them when they ask for it
Transitive: to keep sth for sb
Ejemplos
The librarian promised to keep the book on hold for me until I could pick it up.
El bibliotecario prometió guardar el libro para mí hasta que pudiera recogerlo.
06
escribir
to write something down, particularly for archival purposes
Transitive: to keep a written record
Ejemplos
I keep a diary to capture memorable moments and reflections.
Llevo un diario para capturar momentos memorables y reflexiones.
Keep
01
the central tower of a castle or fortress, typically the strongest and most secure part
02
a confined space in a jail or prison
03
the money or resources needed to live
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