mantener presionado
/manteneɾ pɾesjonado/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'long press' is translated into Spanish as mantener presionado.
mantener presionado is the standard way to describe a long press in technical contexts, such as instructions for using software or a smartphone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of the verb mantener (to keep or maintain) and the past participle presionado (pressed).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term pulsación prolongada is used to convey the meaning of a long press. In some Latin American countries, you may also see presionar y mantener used for this action. Additionally, in Spain, mantener pulsado is a very common alternative to mantener presionado.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase functions as 'to keep pressed', combining the verb mantener with the past participle presionado.
How do you pronounce it?
/manteneɾ pɾesjonado/
Did you know?
- While 'mantener presionado' is common in software, a technician in Spain might tell you to 'dejar pulsado' the button, using 'dejar' to mean 'to leave' in a state of being pressed.
- The verb mantener shares a common root with the English word 'maintain', as both stem from the Latin 'manūtenēre', meaning 'to hold with the hand'.
- In Spanish, the word mantener is used both for keeping a button pressed and for maintaining a conversation or a relationship.
Examples in context
- Para eliminar la foto, mantén apretado el botón de borrar.To delete the photo, long press the delete button.
- Mantén presionado el botón de inicio durante unos segundos para reiniciar el dispositivo.Long press the home button for a few seconds to restart the device.
- Mantén apretada esa opción por un tiempo para acceder a las configuraciones avanzadas.Long press that option for a while to access advanced settings.
- Mantén presionado el botón para activar el modo avión.Long press the button to activate airplane mode.
- Debes mantener presionado el botón de encendido.You must hold down the power button.
- Si vas a mantener presionado el icono, aparecerá un menú.If you long press the icon, a menu will appear.
- Tienes que mantener presionado el dedo en la pantalla.You have to hold your finger down on the screen.
Example conversation
Daniel is helping María use her new smartphone.
- Daniel¿Cómo borro esta aplicación?How do I delete this app?
- MaríaDebes mantener presionado el icono un momento.You must long press the icon for a moment.
- DanielAh, ya entiendo, gracias María.Ah, I see, thanks María.
- MaríaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mantener, CC BY-SA 4.0.
