verb🔗ShareConservar, retenerTo keep in possession or use."The company retained a lawyer to handle the contract negotiations. "La empresa contrató a un abogado para gestionar las negociaciones del contrato.businesslawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetener, contratarTo keep in one's pay or service."The company retained Ms. Johnson as a consultant even after her initial project was finished, because of her valuable expertise. "La empresa retuvo a la Sra. Johnson como consultora incluso después de que finalizó su proyecto inicial, debido a su valiosa experiencia.jobbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContratar, retenerTo employ by paying a retainer."The company retained a lawyer to represent them in court. "La empresa contrató a un abogado para que los representara en el tribunal.businessjoblawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetener, conservarTo hold secure."The dam retained the water, preventing a flood. "La presa retuvo el agua, evitando una inundación.businesslawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepetir cursoTo hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year."Because he didn't pass his exams, the school retained Mark in the third grade for another year. "Debido a que no aprobó sus exámenes, la escuela hizo que Mark repitiera el tercer grado por otro año.educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetener, impedirTo restrain; to prevent."The dam retained the floodwaters, preventing them from reaching the town. "La presa retuvo las aguas de la inundación, impidiendo que llegaran a la ciudad.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePertenecerTo belong; to pertain."The smell of freshly baked bread retained to the kitchen, making the whole house feel warm. "El olor a pan recién horneado pertenecía a la cocina, haciendo que toda la casa se sintiera cálida.lawbusinesspropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading