press and hold

press and hold(
prehs
 
ahnd
 
hold
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. mantener pulsado
We don't need to print all those pages. Can you press and hold the stop button to cancel the job?No necesitamos imprimir todas las páginas. ¿Puedes mantener pulsado el botón de parada para cancelar el trabajo?
b. presionar y mantener presionado
The paramedic pressed and held the bandage down to stop the bleeding.El paramédico presionó y mantuvo presionado el vendaje para para la hemorragia.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. mantén pulsado
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Press and hold the power button on your device to shut it down.Mantén pulsado el botón de encendido para apagar su aparato.
b. mantenga pulsado
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Press and hold the space bar to control the cursor.Mantenga pulsado la tecla de espacio para controlar el cursor.
c. presiona y mantén presionado
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.Presiona y mantén presionado el botón de encendido por 10 segundos.
d. presione y mantenga presionado
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Press and hold the control key.Presione y mantenga presionado el botón de control.
a. mantengan pulsado
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Press and hold the B button to make the character jump in the video game.Mantengan pulsado el botón B para hacer que salte el personaje de videojuego.
b. presionen y mantengan presionado
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Press and hold the button on the mixer for 30 seconds.Presionen y mantengan presionado el botón de la batidora por 30 segundos.
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