Spanish Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Spanish word
contener
Pronunciation
IPA/konteˈneɾ/
Meaning
- verbinclude
Example
El paquete contiene tres libros.
The package includes three books.
More examples
El informe contiene información importante.
The report contains important information.
Core concept
A container or total that includes particular parts as members.
Common phrases
contener información
contain information
contener agua
contain water
contener un secreto
contain a secret
Similar words
incluir: Includes individual items as entries in a list, set, or collection.
comprender: Includes elements as components that make up a larger whole.
abarcar: Encompasses a broad range or scope, taking in many elements.
encerrar: Encloses and confines something so it cannot get out.
Definition in Spanish
Alojar o incluir elementos en su interior, aplicado a objetos, cantidades o ideas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin tenēre 'to hold' with the prefix com- 'together', giving the meaning 'to hold or include within'.
Usage tips
- To express holding back an emotion or reaction, Spanish commonly uses the reflexive contenerse while contener normally signals inclusion.
Other meanings
- containverb
Related words
- contenidocontentnoun
- contenedorcontainernoun