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to contain
01
contener
to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space
Transitive: to contain sth
Ejemplos
The box regularly contains various items like books and documents.
La caja contiene regularmente varios artículos como libros y documentos.
The box contains all the parts you need to assemble the table.
La caja contiene todas las piezas que necesitas para armar la mesa.
02
contener, incluir
to consist of or include several different elements or parts
Transitive: to contain components
Ejemplos
The book contains stories from different cultures and traditions.
El libro contiene historias de diferentes culturas y tradiciones.
The course contains lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
El curso contiene lecciones sobre gramática, vocabulario y pronunciación.
03
contener, reprimir
to hold back or manage one's emotions, actions, or impulses
Transitive: to contain a feeling
Ejemplos
She had to contain her excitement when she heard the good news.
Ella tuvo que contener su emoción cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
He tried to contain his anger, but it was hard to stay calm.
Intentó contener su ira, pero era difícil mantenerse calmado.
04
contener, frenar
to stop or limit the growth or spread of a serious issue or problem
Transitive: to contain a problem or danger
Ejemplos
The authorities are doing everything they can to contain the outbreak of the disease.
Las autoridades están haciendo todo lo posible para contener el brote de la enfermedad.
The team managed to contain the damage after the floodwaters started rising.
El equipo logró contener el daño después de que las aguas de la inundación comenzaran a subir.
05
contener, ser divisible por
(of a number) to be divisible by another number without leaving a remainder
Transitive: to contain a number
Ejemplos
Twelve contains three, as 12 divided by 3 equals 4.
Doce contiene a tres, ya que 12 dividido por 3 es igual a 4.
The number 20 contains 5, because 20 divided by 5 results in a whole number.
El número 20 contiene 5, porque 20 dividido por 5 da como resultado un número entero.
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