Mantener algo cogido con las manos.
To keep something in your hands.
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Sostén mi bolsa un momento. — Hold my bag for a minute.
Esta botella contiene dos litros. — This bottle holds two liters.
Mantuvo un agarre firme en la cuerda. — He kept a tight hold on the rope.
¿Puedes sostener firme esta escalera? — Can you hold this ladder steady?
¿Cuánta agua contiene el depósito? — How much water does the tank hold?
Busca primero un buen agarre en el asa. — Get a firm hold on the handle first.
Te sostendré la puerta abierta. — I'll hold the door open for you.
El coche pequeño puede contener cinco maletas. — The small car can hold five suitcases.
Su agarre se aflojó cuando la cuerda se balanceó. — His hold loosened as the rope swung.
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