contener
contener(
kohn
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teh
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nehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to enclose)
2. (to repress)
a. to restrain
Las fuerzas de la OTAN tratan de contener el avance ruso en Ucrania.NATO forces attempt to restrain the Russian advance into Ukraine.
c. to check
Los médicos esperan contener la propagación del ébola.Doctors hope to check the spread of Ebola.
d. to curb
Los analistas aconsejan a los inversionistas que contengan sus expectativas este año.Analysts advise investors to curb their expectations this year.
contenerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to restrain oneself
Por favor, conténganse. Están en un museo, no en un parque de diversiones.Please restrain yourselves. You're in a museum, not an amusement park.
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