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contener
[past form: contuve][present form: contengo]
01
contain, enclose
tener dentro o incluir algo en su interior
Examples
La caja contiene varios libros.
The box contains several books.
Este documento contiene información importante.
This document contains important information.
02
restrain, curb
controlar o moderar sentimientos, emociones o acciones
Examples
Trató de contener la risa durante la reunión.
He tried to restrain his laughter during the meeting.
No pudo contener su enojo.
He couldn't curb his anger.
