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Definición y significado de "keep"en inglés

to keep

VERBO

tener

to have or continue to have something

Transitive: to keep sth

información gramatical

composición morfológica

simple

verbo de estado

irregular

presente

keep

3.ª persona singular

keeps

participio presente

keeping

pretérito simple

kept

participio pasado

kept

Ejemplos

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?

1.1

guardar

to have or store something in a specific place

Transitive: to keep sth somewhere

Ejemplos

He keeps a collection of rare coins in a secure vault.

Él guarda una colección de monedas raras en una bóveda segura.

mantenerse, permanecer

to stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Linking Verb: to keep [adj]

Ejemplos

After the bridge, keep right and take the second exit.

Después del puente, manténgase a la derecha y tome la segunda salida.

2.1

retrasar, hacer esperar

to delay someone or cause them to be late

Transitive: to keep sb

Ejemplos

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.

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

She keeps her room tidy.

Ella mantiene su habitación ordenada.

2.3

conservar, mantenerse

(of food or any perishable commodity) to stay in good condition

Intransitive: to keep sometime

Ejemplos

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.

2.4

seguir, no dejar de

to do something many times or continue doing something

Transitive: to keep doing sth

Ejemplos

Keep practicing to improve your skills.

Sigue practicando para mejorar tus habilidades.

mantener, sostener

to provide money, food, or other necessities for one or someone else to live

Transitive: to keep sb

Ejemplos

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.

3.1

gestionar, mantener

to manage something one owns, particularly a business

Transitive: to keep a business

Ejemplos

He keeps a bakery in the downtown area.

Él mantiene una panadería en el centro de la ciudad.

3.2

guardar, proteger

to guard, protect, or defend someone

Transitive: to keep sb | to keep sb from sth

Ejemplos

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.

3.3

guardar, criar

to own and take care of animals

Transitive: to keep animals

Ejemplos

He keeps chickens in his backyard for fresh eggs.

Él cría gallinas en su patio trasero para obtener huevos frescos.

mantener, cumplir

to remain faithful to a promise, commitment, or agreement

Transitive: to keep a commitment or agreement

Ejemplos

He always keeps his word and never breaks a promise.

Él siempre cumple su palabra y nunca rompe una promesa.

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

Could you keep a spot in line for me? I'll be right back.

¿Podrías guardar un lugar en la fila para mí? Vuelvo enseguida.

escribir

to write something down, particularly for archival purposes

Transitive: to keep a written record

Ejemplos

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.

Keep

SUSTANTIVO

torre del homenaje, torreón

the central tower of a castle or fortress, typically the strongest and most secure part

información gramatical

estado de animacidad

inanimado

composición morfológica

simple

contable

forma plural

keeps

Ejemplos

The knights retreated to the keep during the siege.

Los caballeros se retiraron a la torre del homenaje durante el asedio.

calabozo, mazmorra

a confined space in a jail or prison

Ejemplos

The prisoner was locked in the keep overnight.

El prisionero fue encerrado en el calabozo durante la noche.

sustento, medios de vida

the money or resources needed to live

Ejemplos

He earned his keep as a carpenter.

Se ganó el sustento como carpintero.

Árbol Léxico

keeper

keeping

keep

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Definición y significado de "keep"en inglés

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