Translation of "contener" to English

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Dictionary translations for "contener"

contener verb Conjugation

contengo / contuve / contenido

contain [kənˈteɪn] (incluir)

No pude contener mi alegría.

I could hardly contain myself for joy.

hold back (detener)

No pude contener la ira.

I couldn't hold back my anger.

restrain [rɪsˈtreɪn] (reprimir)

Tom no pudo contener su rabia.

Tom couldn't restrain his anger.

Contexts with "contener"

No pude contener mi alegría. I could hardly contain myself for joy.

No pude contener la ira. I couldn't hold back my anger.

Tom no pudo contener su rabia. Tom couldn't restrain his anger.

No pude contener las ganas de reír. I could not subdue the desire to laugh.

Tom no podía contener su rabia. Tom couldn't contain his anger.

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