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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 cupboard contains dishes, cups, and other kitchenware.
El armario contiene platos, tazas y otros utensilios de cocina.
02
contener, incluir
to consist of or include several different elements or parts
Transitive: to contain components
Ejemplos
The orchestra contains musicians who play a variety of instruments.
La orquesta contiene músicos que tocan una variedad de instrumentos.
03
contener, reprimir
to hold back or manage one's emotions, actions, or impulses
Transitive: to contain a feeling
Ejemplos
He struggled to contain his frustration when things did n’t go as planned.
Luchó por contener su frustración cuando las cosas no salieron como planeaba.
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
Efforts to contain the wildfire have been unsuccessful due to strong winds.
Los esfuerzos para contener el incendio forestal no han tenido éxito debido a los fuertes vientos.
05
contener, ser divisible por
(of a number) to be divisible by another number without leaving a remainder
Transitive: to contain a number
Ejemplos
Forty-eight contains eight, as it divides evenly without a remainder.
Cuarenta y ocho contiene ocho, ya que se divide uniformemente sin resto.
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