hold your breath
US /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
UK /hoʊld jʊər brɛθ/
1.
contener la respiración
to stop breathing for a short period of time, often due to anticipation, fear, or to stay underwater
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He had to hold his breath as he swam under the fallen tree.
Tuvo que contener la respiración mientras nadaba bajo el árbol caído.
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The crowd seemed to hold its breath as the gymnast performed her final move.
La multitud pareció contener la respiración mientras la gimnasta realizaba su movimiento final.
2.
no contener la respiración, no esperar mucho
used to tell someone not to expect something to happen, especially when it is unlikely
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Don't hold your breath waiting for an apology from him; it's not going to happen.
No contengas la respiración esperando una disculpa de él; no va a suceder.
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They said they'd fix the issue, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Dijeron que arreglarían el problema, pero yo no contendría la respiración.