contain

US /kənˈteɪn/
UK /kənˈteɪn/
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1.

contener, incluir

have or hold (something) within

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The box contains old letters.
La caja contiene cartas antiguas.
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This bottle can contain up to one liter of liquid.
Esta botella puede contener hasta un litro de líquido.
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2.

contener, reprimir

control or restrain (oneself or a feeling)

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She struggled to contain her anger.
Ella luchó por contener su ira.
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The police managed to contain the crowd.
La policía logró contener a la multitud.
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restraincontrolcurbhold backsuppress
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