sustain in Spanish
sustain in Spanish is sustentar, sostener — sustain means to keep something going or in existence over time.
sustain in Spanish
sustentar
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
sostener
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
sostener
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.
sustentar
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.
What does "sustain" mean?
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verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
"The engine can't sustain that speed for long."
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verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
"She sustained a broken wrist in the fall."
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verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.
"A small amount of food sustained them through the journey."
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sustain in a sentence
- The engine can't sustain that speed for long.
- Good soil helps sustain healthy crops.
- She sustained a broken wrist in the fall.
- A small amount of food sustained them through the journey.
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What is "sustain" in Spanish?
"sustain" in Spanish is sustentar, sostener. sustain means: To keep something going or in existence over time.
How do you use "sustain" in a sentence?
Example: "The engine can't sustain that speed for long." In Spanish, "sustain" is sustentar, sostener.
Are there other ways to say "sustain" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "sustain": sustentar, sostener.
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