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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 que te devuelva este documento, 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.
Él 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 mantiene una colección de monedas raras en una bóveda segura.
Keep your laptop in a padded bag when traveling.
Guarda tu computadora portátil en una bolsa acolchada cuando viajes.
02
mantener, quedar
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, mantén la derecha y toma la segunda salida.
She kept silent during the meeting.
Ella quedó en silencio durante la reunión.
2.1
mantener atrasado, retener
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 comienzo tardío en la mañana lo mantuvo atrasado para tomar el tren temprano.
I 'll try not to keep you too long, considering your busy schedule.
Trataré de no mantenerte atrasado demasiado tiempo, considerando tu apretada agenda.
2.2
mantener, conservar
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 incansablemente para mantener el fuego bajo control.
2.3
conservar, mantener
(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 haciéndose 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.
Tuvo que presupuestar meticulosamente para mantener a su familia en el estilo de vida que deseaban.
I keep myself by managing my finances wisely.
Me sostengo gestionando mis finanzas sabiamente.
3.1
mantener, administrar
to manage something one owns, particularly a business
Transitive: to keep a business
Example
He keeps a bakery in the downtown area.
Él administra una panadería en el centro de la ciudad.
She keeps a boutique selling handmade jewelry.
Ella administra una boutique que vende joyería hecha a mano.
3.2
proteger, guardar
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.
Proteger a su amigo del peligro al alejarlo del auto que se acercaba.
May the angels watch over you and keep you.
Que los ángeles te cuiden y te protejan.
3.3
tener, 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 tener huevos frescos.
My grandmother kept a variety of animals on her farm, including chickens, cows, and horses.
Mi abuela tenía 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.
Él se olvidó por completo de cumplir su cita con el dentista.
05
reservar, guardar
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 reservarme un lugar en la fila? Regreso enseguida.
If there 's any leftover pizza, could you keep a slice for me?
Si hay pizza sobrante, ¿podrías reservarme una porción?
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 mantiene un cuaderno para registrar ideas e inspiraciones para sus proyectos creativos.
He keeps a record of all his expenses in a personal finance spreadsheet.
Mantiene un registro de todos sus gastos en una hoja de cálculo de finanzas personales.
Keep
01
torre del homenaje, mentes
the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification
02
calabozo, cárcel
a cell in a jail or prison
03
sustento, mantenimiento
the financial means whereby one lives
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