verb🔗ShareConservar, retenerTo keep in possession or use."The company retains ownership of the software. "La empresa conserva la propiedad del software.businesspropertylawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetener, conservarTo keep in one's pay or service."The company retains a lawyer on staff to handle legal matters. "La empresa retiene a un abogado en plantilla para gestionar asuntos legales.businessjobeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContratar, retenerTo employ by paying a retainer."Our company retains a lawyer to review all our contracts. "Nuestra empresa contrata a un abogado para revisar todos nuestros contratos.businesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetener, conservarTo hold secure."The dam retains a large amount of water, preventing flooding downstream. "La presa retiene una gran cantidad de agua, lo que previene inundaciones río abajo.propertybusinesslawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRepetir cursoTo hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year."The school retains students who don't meet the required academic standards. "La escuela hace repetir curso a los estudiantes que no cumplen con los estándares académicos requeridos.educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetener, impedirTo restrain; to prevent."The dam retains the water, preventing it from flooding the town. "La presa retiene el agua, impidiendo que inunde la ciudad.actionlawabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConservar, retenerTo belong; to pertain."The responsibility for organizing the project meeting retains with the team leader. "La responsabilidad de organizar la reunión del proyecto recae en el líder del equipo.propertylawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
