mantenerse en pie
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mantenerse en pie
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
a. to stand (person, animal)
Emilio estaba tan cansado que tenía dificultades para mantenerse en pie.Emilio was so tired that he had trouble standing.
b. to be able to stand (person, animal)
Sonia estaba borracha y apenas se mantenía en pie.Sonia was drunk and she could barely stand.
c. to stay up (object, building)
¿Crees que la antena se mantendrá en pie con este viento?Do you think the antenna will stay up in this wind?
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