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contain in Spanish

contain in Spanish is contener, dominar — contain means to hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

contain in Spanish

contener
verb
contener
verb
(transitive) To put constraints upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
dominar
verb
(transitive) To put constraints upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

What does "contain" mean?

  1. verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
    "The box contains all the old photographs."
  2. verb To keep something under control so it does not spread or get worse.
    "Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze."

contain in a sentence

  • The box contains all the old photographs.
  • This report contains three separate sections.
  • Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze.
  • She struggled to contain her excitement.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contain" in Spanish?

"contain" in Spanish is contener, dominar. contain means: To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

How do you use "contain" in a sentence?

Example: "The box contains all the old photographs." In Spanish, "contain" is contener, dominar.

Are there other ways to say "contain" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "contain": contener, dominar.

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