Translation of Italian word "mantenere" to English
mantenere
/manteˈnere/
Meaning
VerbTo preserve in a particular state, fulfill a promise, or provide financial support.
How to use
The Italian verb 'mantenere' means 'to maintain, to keep, to support' (To preserve in a particular state, fulfill a promise, or provide financial support). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. When negated, 'mantenere' takes 'non' immediately before it: 'non mantene...' — no other word may intervene.
🇬🇧 English
to maintain, to keep, to support
Example
È fondamentale mantenere la calma nei momenti di emergenza.
It is essential to stay calm during emergency situations.
Marco è una persona leale che mantiene sempre le promesse fatte.
Marco is a loyal person who always keeps his promises.
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- È fondamentale mantenere la calma nei momenti di emergenza.— It is essential to stay calm during emergency situations.
- Marco è una persona leale che mantiene sempre le promesse fatte.— Marco is a loyal person who always keeps his promises.
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What does the Italian word "mantenere" mean?▼
The Italian word "mantenere" means "to maintain, to keep, to support" in English.
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