Translation of "hold back" into Spanish

retener, contener, ocultar are the top translations of "hold back" into Spanish.

hold back verb grammar

(idiomatic) to act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power [..]

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  • retener

    verb

    Consider how holding back part of your confession undermines the sincerity of your efforts.

    Piense que el retener alguna parte de su confesión, socava la sinceridad de sus esfuerzos.

  • contener

    verb

    Evitar (un peligro o un enemigo); verificar la expansión o la influencia.

    He sings so well that it's impossible to hold back tears.

    Él canta tan bien que es imposible contener las lágrimas.

  • ocultar

    verb

    I'm sure he is holding back something from us.

    Estoy seguro de que nos está ocultando algo.

  • Less frequent translations

    • refrenar
    • contenerse
    • impedir
    • reprimir
    • aguantar
    • frenar el avance de
    • frenarse
    • guardarse
    • impedir el avance de
    • no revelar
    • retrasar
    • bloquear
    • controlar
    • demorar
    • detener
    • enfrenar
    • esconder
    • estorbar
    • obstruir
    • oprimir
    • refrenarse
    • tener
    • vacilar
    • abstenerse
    • atajar
    • cercar
    • defender
    • esperar
    • frenar
    • obstaculizar
    • oponerse
    • privar
    • prohibir
    • sujetar
    • tapar
    • trancar
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