How is the word retener translated from Spanish to English

English translation
retain
verb

Conservar algo y no perderlo.

To keep something and not lose it.

Examples with “retener”

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  • 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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