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retain in Spanish

retain in Spanish is retener, detentar — retain means to keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.

retain in Spanish

retener
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
detentar
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.

What does "retain" mean?

  1. verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
    "The team retained the championship title for a third year."
  2. verb To keep something in the memory.
    "He struggles to retain new vocabulary after just one lesson."
  3. verb To hire someone, especially a lawyer, by paying a fee to secure their services.
    "The company retained a top law firm for the negotiations."

retain in a sentence

  • The team retained the championship title for a third year.
  • This fabric retains heat well in cold weather.
  • He struggles to retain new vocabulary after just one lesson.
  • The company retained a top law firm for the negotiations.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "retain" in Spanish?

"retain" in Spanish is retener, detentar. retain means: To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.

How do you use "retain" in a sentence?

Example: "The team retained the championship title for a third year." In Spanish, "retain" is retener, detentar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "retain": retener, detentar.

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