retain

US /rɪˈteɪn/
UK /rɪˈteɪn/
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1.

retener, conservar

continue to have (something); keep possession of

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She managed to retain her composure despite the bad news.
Logró mantener la compostura a pesar de las malas noticias.
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The company decided to retain its current employees.
La empresa decidió retener a sus empleados actuales.
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keepholdpreservemaintainconserve
2.

retener, absorber

absorb and continue to hold (a substance)

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The soil can retain a lot of water.
El suelo puede retener mucha agua.
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These plants are good at retaining moisture.
Estas plantas son buenas para retener la humedad.
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absorbsoak upholdcontain
3.

retener, recordar

keep in one's memory

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It's hard to retain all the information from the lecture.
Es difícil retener toda la información de la conferencia.
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He has an amazing ability to retain facts.
Tiene una asombrosa habilidad para retener hechos.
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rememberrecallmemorizelearn
4.

contratar, retener

secure the services of (a lawyer, etc.) with a preliminary payment

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The company decided to retain a new law firm.
La empresa decidió contratar un nuevo bufete de abogados.
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He paid a fee to retain the services of a consultant.
Pagó una tarifa para contratar los servicios de un consultor.
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hireemployengagecommission
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retainerretained earnings