No entregó ni dio a conocer algo, como información o dinero.
To withhold or not release something, like information or money.
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Ocultó al equipo detalles importantes. — He kept back important details from the team.
La lluvia impidió que los corredores terminaran la carrera. — The rain kept back the runners from finishing the race.
Contuvo las lágrimas durante la reunión. — She kept back her tears during the meeting.
¿Por qué se retuvo la paga extra este año? — Why was the bonus kept back this year?
¿Me ayudas a entender por qué lo frenaron? — Can you help me understand why he was kept back?
¿Te aguantaste la emoción al oír la noticia? — Did you keep back your excitement when you heard the news?
No te guardes ninguna información durante la reunión, por favor. — Please do not keep back any information during the meeting.
Se sentía frenada por su falta de experiencia en el trabajo. — She felt kept back by her lack of experience in the job.
Aguántate la risa hasta que termine de hablar, por favor. — Please keep back your laughter until he finishes speaking.
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