Frenarse para no mostrar o hacer algo.
To stop yourself from showing or doing something.
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See how the word “contener” is used in sentences
Contuvo las lágrimas. — She held back her tears.
Tuve que contener las lágrimas durante la película. — I had to hold back my tears during the movie.
El guardia de seguridad retendrá a la multitud. — The security guard will hold back the crowd.
Decidió ocultar todos los detalles del proyecto. — He chose to hold back all the details of the project.
No te contengas, cuéntanos toda la historia. — Don't hold back, tell us the whole story.
¿Puedes contener tu entusiasmo un momento? — Can you hold back your excitement for a moment?
¿Puedes retener al perro mientras abro la verja? — Can you hold back the dog while I open the gate?
¿Por qué me ocultaste esa información? — Why did you hold back that information from me?
Apenas puede contener la risa. — He can barely hold back a laugh.
Contén tus comentarios hasta que hable todo el mundo, por favor. — Please hold back your comments until everyone speaks.
Intentó retener las lágrimas durante el discurso. — She tried to hold back her tears during the speech.
No ocultes lo que piensas durante la reunión, por favor. — Please don’t hold back your thoughts during the meeting.
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