How is the word reter translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
retain
verb

Manter algo e não o perder.

To keep something and not lose it.

Examples with “reter”

See how the word “reter” is used in sentences

  • O solo retém bem a água. — The soil retains water well.

  • Por favor, mantenha esse documento para os nossos arquivos. — Please retain that document for our records.

  • Deve manter este documento para referência futura. — You should retain this document for future reference.

  • A garrafa pode reter água sem vazar. — The bottle can retain water without leaking.

  • Preciso contratar um advogado para o meu caso. — I need to retain a lawyer for my case.

  • Por favor, mantenha o seu bilhete até ao fim da viagem. — Please retain your ticket until the end of the trip.

  • Espero manter os meus velhos amigos após a mudança. — I hope to retain my old friends after moving.

  • Por favor, guarde o seu recibo após a compra. — Please retain your receipt after purchase.

  • Este recipiente pode reter o seu conteúdo por muito tempo? — Can this container retain its contents for long?

  • Quem devo contratar para aconselhamento legal? — Who should I retain for legal advice?

  • Telefones mais antigos não retêm carga por muito tempo. — Older phones don't retain a charge for long.

  • Eles retêm informações valiosas da reunião. — They retain valuable information from the meeting.

  • É importante manter o conhecimento que adquiriu na aula. — It's important to retain the knowledge you gained in class.

  • É importante reter o sabor na sopa. — It's important to retain the flavor in the soup.

  • Por favor, contrate os serviços de um especialista qualificado. — Please retain the services of a qualified expert.

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