sosteniendo
/sostenjendo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, sosteniendo is the translation for the English word holding.
sosteniendo refers to the physical action of holding or supporting an object. It is the gerund form of the verb sostener, which means to hold, support or sustain.
Meaning: something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds (noun)
Which one should you use?
While sosteniendo describes the physical act of holding something, the term tenencias should be used to translate the English noun 'holdings' when referring to financial assets or stocks and bonds.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The use of aguantar to mean holding in a casual sense is found in some Latin American countries, including Mexico and parts of Central America.
How does it change in a sentence?
sosteniendo is the gerund form of the verb sostener.
How do you pronounce it?
/sostenjendo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use sosteniendo to refer to financial holdings. While it describes the physical act of holding an object, it is incorrect in a financial context. Use tenencias instead.
Did you know?
- If you are 'holding' a grudge in Spanish, you do not use sostener. Instead, the idiomatic way to express this is to say you 'guardas rencor', literally 'guarding' or 'keeping' a grudge.
- To say you are 'holding' your breath, you would use aguantar la respiración instead of any form of sostener.
- The word sostener shares its linguistic roots with the English word 'sustain', as both describe the act of keeping something in existence or supporting its weight.
Examples in context
- Ella está sosteniendo una flor roja.She is holding a red flower.This sentence shows the use of sosteniendo to describe the physical act of holding a flower.Tatoeba #1503016 by hayastan, translation #1312783 by CK
- Puedes deducir mucho del humor de una mujer basándote en sus manos. Por ejemplo, si está sosteniendo una pistola, tal vez está enojada.You can tell a lot about a woman's mood based on her hands. For example, if she's holding a gun, she's probably angry.This sentence shows the use of sosteniendo to describe the physical act of holding a gun.Tatoeba #10669387 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10335208 by DJ_Saidez
- El ejecutivo estaba sujetando su maletín mientras esperaba el tren.The executive was holding his briefcase while waiting for the train.
- El abogado mantenía su postura con respecto al caso.The lawyer was holding his position regarding the case.
- El profesor sostenía el libro mientras explicaba la lección.The teacher was holding the book while explaining the lesson.
- Estaba sosteniendo su teléfono mientras hablaba contigo.He was holding his phone while talking to you.
- ¿Me puedes agarrar este libro por favor?Can you hold onto this book for me, please?
- ¡Aguanta el libro mientras cruzo la calle!Hold the book while I cross the street!
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their investment portfolios.
- MateoMateo, ¿qué estás sosteniendo en tu cartera ahora?Mateo, what are you holding in your portfolio now?
- LucíaTengo principalmente acciones tecnológicas.I mainly have technology stocks.
- MateoYo prefiero seguir sosteniendo bonos del estado.I prefer to keep holding government bonds.
- LucíaEs una estrategia más segura, Lucía.It is a safer strategy, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
