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to sustain
01
sostener, soportar
to bear the weight or provide physical support for something
Transitive: to sustain weight of something
Ejemplos
The sturdy columns sustain the weight of the roof in the ancient temple.
Las robustas columnas sostienen el peso del techo en el templo antiguo.
02
mantener, sostener
to make something last or continue over a long period without stopping or weakening
Transitive: to sustain an activity or condition
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de acción
regular
presente
sustain
3.ª persona singular
sustains
participio presente
sustaining
pretérito simple
sustained
participio pasado
sustained
Ejemplos
The team worked hard to sustain their winning streak throughout the season.
El equipo trabajó duro para sostener su racha de victorias durante toda la temporada.
03
sufrir, recibir
to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.
Transitive: to sustain an injury or loss
Ejemplos
The athlete sustained a serious injury during the game.
El atleta sufrió una lesión grave durante el juego.
04
mantener, sostener
to preserve or continue something over time
Transitive: to sustain sth
Ejemplos
The charity aims to sustain its services by continually raising funds.
La organización benéfica tiene como objetivo sostener sus servicios mediante la recaudación continua de fondos.
05
sostener, mantener
to provide the necessary nourishment or resources needed for survival or well-being
Transitive: to sustain sb
Ejemplos
The hikers carried supplies to sustain them during their journey through the wilderness.
Los excursionistas llevaban suministros para sostenerlos durante su viaje por la naturaleza.
06
sostener, mantener
to accept or acknowledge something as legitimate, true, or worthy of consideration
Transitive: to sustain a claim or motion
Ejemplos
The judge sustained the objection, ruling the evidence inadmissible.
El juez sostuvo la objeción, dictaminando que la evidencia era inadmisible.
07
respaldar
to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
Transitive: to sustain an argument or theory
Ejemplos
She presented evidence to sustain her argument during the debate.
Ella presentó evidencia para sostener su argumento durante el debate.
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