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maintain in Portuguese

maintain in Portuguese is manter, afirmar — maintain means to keep something in its current, good condition over time.

maintain in Portuguese

manter
verb
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]
afirmar
verb
To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert. [from 15th c.]

What does "maintain" mean?

  1. verb To keep something in its current, good condition over time.
    "Regular servicing helps maintain the engine."
  2. verb To insist that something is true.
    "He maintained his innocence throughout the trial."
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maintain in a sentence

  • Regular servicing helps maintain the engine.
  • They worked hard to maintain their friendship despite living abroad.
  • He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

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What is "maintain" in Portuguese?

"maintain" in Portuguese is manter, afirmar. maintain means: To keep something in its current, good condition over time.

How do you use "maintain" in a sentence?

Example: "Regular servicing helps maintain the engine." In Portuguese, "maintain" is manter, afirmar.

Are there other ways to say "maintain" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "maintain": manter, afirmar.

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