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sostiene(
sohs
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tyeh
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neh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he holds (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Cuando corre, sostiene el balón solamente con una mano.When he runs, he holds the ball with only one hand.
a. he supports (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Sostiene a toda su familia tan solo con 17 años.He's only 17 and he supports his whole family.
b. she supports (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Sostiene a una amiga que momentáneamente no tiene trabajo.She supports a friend who's momentarily jobless.
3. (formal) (you grasp; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you hold
Si sostiene el violín de esta manera, no le dolerá el hombro.If you hold like this, your shoulder won't hurt.
4. (formal) (you maintain; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you support
Sostiene a sus padres al igual que ellos lo sostuvieron cuando era más joven.You support your parents just like they supported you when you were younger.
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