How is the word retener translated from Spanish to English
Conservar algo y no perderlo.
To keep something and not lose it.
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Conservar algo y no perderlo.
To keep something and not lose it.
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See how the word “retener” is used in sentences
La tierra retiene bien el agua. — The soil retains water well.
Conserva el billete hasta el final del viaje, por favor. — Please retain your ticket until the end of the trip.
Los móviles antiguos no retienen la carga mucho tiempo. — Older phones don't retain a charge for long.
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