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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
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de estado
regular
presente
contain
3.ª persona singular
contains
participio presente
containing
pretérito simple
contained
participio pasado
contained
Ejemplos
The box regularly contains various items like books and documents.
La caja contiene regularmente varios artículos como libros y documentos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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