Plural: holds

1. sujetar; Sinónimos: grab, take hold of, fasten, seize; Have or hold in one's hands or grip. ; Hold firmly, usually with one's hands.
Ann holds the rope, Ana sujeta la cuerda.
Hold this bowl for a moment, please.
A crazy idea took hold of him.
She clutched my arm when she got scared.


2. mantener, agarrar, sujetar, mantener a la fuerza, tener; Sinónimos: conserve, get hold of, grab, grasp, grip, keep, lay hands on, maintain, stick to; Hold the attention of. ; Aim, point, or direct. ; Have or hold in one's hands or grip. ; Hold firmly, usually with one's hands. ; Secure and keep for possible future use or application. ; Keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean".
She holds her purse, Ella tiene su bolso.
The soprano held the audience.
This story held our interest.
She can hold an audience spellbound.
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames.
Hold this bowl for a moment, please.
A crazy idea took hold of him.
She clutched my arm when she got scared.
The landlord retained the security deposit.
I reserve the right to disagree.
Hold in place.
She always held herself as a lady.
The students keep me on my toes.


3. mantener, creer en, abrazar, sostener, sustentar; Sinónimos: believe in, have faith in, adduce, argue, believe, buy, hug, maintain, sustain; Remain committed to. ; Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.
He keeps his old views, Mantiene sus mismas creencias de antes.
I hold to these ideas.
Take for granted.
View as important.
Hold these truths to be self-evident.
I hold him personally responsible.


4. realizar; Sinónimos: carry on, have; Organize or be responsible for.
The group held a meeting, El grupo realizó una reunión.
Hold a reception.
Have, throw, or make a party.
Give a course.


5. aguantar; Sinónimos: uphold, support, withstand; Be the physical support of; carry the weight of.; Resist or confront with resistance.
The beam holds up the roof.
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam.
What's holding that mirror?
The politician defied public opinion.
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear.
The bridge held.


6. abrazar, coger en sus brazos; Sinónimos: embrace, hug, clasp in one's arms, cuddle, hold close, embosom, hold up; Hug, usually with fondness.
7. cumplir; Sinónimos: obey, follow out, keep, observe; Remain committed to.
I hold to these ideas.


8. soportar; Sinónimos: bear, endure, tolerate, withstand, abide, bear away, bear up, put up with; Put up with something or somebody unpleasant. ; Drink alcohol without showing ill effects. ; Be capable of holding or containing. ; Resist or confront with resistance.
I cannot bear his constant criticism.
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks.
He learned to tolerate the heat.
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage.
He can hold his liquor.
He had drunk more than he could carry.
This box won't take all the items.
The flask holds one gallon.
The politician defied public opinion.
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear.
The bridge held.


9. decir que, considerar que, mantener la opinión que; Sinónimos: say that, hold that, maintain that, say, tell, tell that; Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view. ; Declare to be.
Take for granted.
View as important.
Hold these truths to be self-evident.
I hold him personally responsible.
She was declared incompetent.
Judge held that the defendant was innocent.


10. tener aplicación; Sinónimos: apply; Be valid, applicable, or true. ; Be pertinent or relevant or applicable.
This theory still holds.
The same laws apply to you!
This theory holds for all irrational numbers.
The same rules go for everyone.


11. aseverar; Sinónimos: affirm, declare, say, state, allege, assert, claim; Assert or affirm.
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good.


12. aguantar, refrenar, retener; Sinónimos: back-pedal, hold back, rein back, stay, bite back; Keep from exhaling or expelling.; Cause to stop. ; Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. ; Stop dealing with.
Hold your breath, Aguante su respiración.
Hold your breath.
Halt the engines.
Arrest the progress.
Halt the presses.
Moderate your alcohol intake.
Hold your tongue.
Hold your temper.
Control your anger.
Hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting.


13. contener, poseer, aprisionar; Sinónimos: contain, comprehend, comprise, embody, embosom, embrace, encompass; Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. ; Have as a major characteristic.
She has $1,000 in the bank.
He has got two beautiful daughters.
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard.
The novel holds many surprises.
The book holds in store much valuable advise.


14. mantenerse, aguantar; Sinónimos: continue, remain, fend, hang in, hang on, hang out, hold on; Exist over a prolonged period of time. ; Continue with one's activities. ; Move ahead; travel onward in time or space. ; Continue a certain state, condition, or activity. ; Continue in a place, position, or situation.
15. evacuar; Sinónimos: carry out, issue; Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue. ; Put in effect.
16. contener; Sinónimos: contain; Contain or hold; have within. ; Be capable of holding or containing. ; Have room for; hold without crowding. ; Have as a major characteristic.
The jar carries wine.
The canteen holds fresh water.
This can contains water.
This box won't take all the items.
The flask holds one gallon.
This hotel can accommodate 250 guests.
The theater admits 300 people.
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people.
The novel holds many surprises.
The book holds in store much valuable advise.


17. anidar; Sinónimos: have; Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).
She holds hatred in her heart, Ella anida odio en su corazón.
Bear a grudge.
Entertain interesting notions.
Harbor a resentment.

1. agarre, apoyo, asimiento, cogedura; Sinónimos: grab, grasp, clench, clutch, grip, seizing, snatch; The act of grasping.
He released his clasp on my arm.
He has a strong grip for an old man.
She kept a firm hold on the railing.


2. agarradera; Sinónimos: handle, knob, grip, holder, lug, helve; The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it.
He grabbed the hammer by the handle.
It was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.


3. cala, espacio de carga en el caso del barco; Sinónimos: cargo space in the hull of a vessel

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