maintenance in Spanish

maintenance in Spanish is mantenimiento, manutención — maintenance means the work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.

maintenance in Spanish

mantenimiento

noun

Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

manutención

noun

Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

mantenimiento

noun

(biology) The natural process which keeps an organism alive.

What does "maintenance" mean?

noun The work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.
"The lift is out of service for routine maintenance."
noun The act of keeping something going or holding it at a particular level.
"The drug is used for the maintenance of a steady heart rate."
noun Money paid regularly by one person for the living costs of a former spouse or of a child they do not live with.
"He fell behind on maintenance payments for the children."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

maintenance in a sentence

The lift is out of service for routine maintenance.
Half the budget goes on maintenance of the older properties.
The drug is used for the maintenance of a steady heart rate.
Maintenance of public confidence depends on the inquiry being open.

Similar words in Spanish

alimony care continuation preservation sustainment upkeep

Common Spanish translations

the of to and a in i IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "maintenance" in Spanish?

"maintenance" in Spanish is mantenimiento, manutención. maintenance means: The work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.

How do you use "maintenance" in a sentence?

Example: "The lift is out of service for routine maintenance." In Spanish, "maintenance" is mantenimiento, manutención.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "maintenance": mantenimiento, manutención.

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