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to keep
01
tener
to have or continue to have something
Transitive: to keep sth
Example
Do you need this document back, or can I keep it for my records?
¿Necesitas este documento de vuelta, o puedo guardarlo para mis registros?
He found a lost wallet on the street and decided to keep it until he could find the owner.
Encontró una billetera perdida en la calle y decidió guardarla hasta que pudiera encontrar al dueño.
1.1
guardar
to have or store something in a specific place
Transitive: to keep sth somewhere
Example
He keeps a collection of rare coins in a secure vault.
Él guarda una colección de monedas raras en una bóveda segura.
Keep your laptop in a padded bag when traveling.
Mantén tu portátil en una bolsa acolchada cuando viajes.
02
mantenerse, permanecer
to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition
Linking Verb: to keep [adj]
Example
After the bridge, keep right and take the second exit.
Después del puente, manténgase a la derecha y tome la segunda salida.
She kept silent during the meeting.
Ella permaneció en silencio durante la reunión.
2.1
retrasar, hacer esperar
to delay someone or cause them to be late
Transitive: to keep sb
Example
His late start in the morning kept him from catching the early train.
Su salida tardía por la mañana lo mantuvo de tomar el tren temprano.
I 'll try not to keep you too long, considering your busy schedule.
Intentaré no retenerte demasiado, teniendo en cuenta tu apretada agenda.
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]
Example
She keeps her room tidy.
Ella mantiene su habitación ordenada.
The firefighters worked tirelessly to keep the fire under control.
Los bomberos trabajaron sin descanso para mantener el incendio bajo control.
2.3
conservar, mantenerse
(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition
Intransitive: to keep sometime
Example
Apples can keep for a long time if stored in a cool, dry place.
Las manzanas pueden conservarse durante mucho tiempo si se almacenan en un lugar fresco y seco.
Canned goods can keep for months or even years.
Los alimentos enlatados pueden conservarse durante meses o incluso años.
2.4
seguir, no dejar de
to do something many times or continue doing something
Transitive: to keep doing sth
Example
Keep practicing to improve your skills.
Sigue practicando para mejorar tus habilidades.
My workload keeps getting heavier.
Mi carga de trabajo sigue volviéndose más pesada.
03
mantener, sostener
to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live
Transitive: to keep sb
Example
He had to budget meticulously to keep his family in the lifestyle they desired.
Tenía que presupuestar meticulosamente para mantener a su familia en el estilo de vida que deseaban.
I keep myself by managing my finances wisely.
Me mantengo administrando mis finanzas sabiamente.
3.1
gestionar, mantener
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
Example
He keeps a bakery in the downtown area.
Él mantiene una panadería en el centro de la ciudad.
She keeps a boutique selling handmade jewelry.
Ella lleva una boutique que vende joyería hecha a mano.
3.2
guardar, proteger
to guard, protect, or defend someone
Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth
Example
He kept his friend from danger by pulling them away from the oncoming car.
Él protegió a su amigo del peligro alejándolo del coche que se acercaba.
May the angels watch over you and keep you.
Que los ángeles velen por ti y te protejan.
3.3
guardar, criar
to own and take care of animals
Transitive: to keep animals
Example
He keeps chickens in his backyard for fresh eggs.
Él cría gallinas en su patio trasero para obtener huevos frescos.
My grandmother kept a variety of animals on her farm, including chickens, cows, and horses.
Mi abuela mantenía una variedad de animales en su granja, incluyendo gallinas, vacas y caballos.
04
mantener, cumplir
to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement
Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement
Example
He always keeps his word and never breaks a promise.
Él siempre cumple su palabra y nunca rompe una promesa.
He completely forgot to keep his appointment with the dentist.
Se olvidó por completo de cumplir su cita con el dentista.
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
Example
Could you keep a spot in line for me?
¿Podrías guardar un lugar en la fila para mí? Vuelvo enseguida.
If there 's any leftover pizza, could you keep a slice for me?
Si sobra pizza, ¿podrías guardar un trozo para mí?
06
escribir
to write something down, particularly for archival purposes
Transitive: to keep a written record
Example
He keeps a notebook to jot down ideas and inspirations for his creative projects.
Él guarda un cuaderno para anotar ideas e inspiraciones para sus proyectos creativos.
He keeps a record of all his expenses in a personal finance spreadsheet.
Él lleva un registro de todos sus gastos en una hoja de cálculo de finanzas personales.
Keep
01
torreón, torre central fortificada
the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification
02
celda, calabozo
a cell in a jail or prison
03
sustento, medios de vida
the financial means whereby one lives
