keeping in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for keeping in the English»Spanish Dictionary

keeping [Am ˈkipɪŋ, Brit ˈkiːpɪŋ] N

1. keeping (conformity):

in keeping with

en conformidad con

his light-hearted remarks were totally out of keeping

sus joviales comentarios estuvieron totalmente fuera de lugar

a building out of keeping with its surroundings

un edificio que desentona or no armoniza con su entorno

2. keeping U (trust, care):

to leave sth/sb in sb's keeping

dejar algo/a alguien al cuidado de alguien

I.keep [Am kip, Brit kiːp] N

1. keep (living):

keep

sustento m

keep

manutención f

I pay them something toward her keep

contribuyo con algo para su manutención

he helped in the kitchen to earn his keep

ayudaba en la cocina a cambio de comida y techo

for keeps he gave it to me for keeps

me lo regaló

if they win the cup again, it's theirs for keeps

si vuelven a ganar la copa, se la quedan para siempre

2. keep (in castle, fortress):

keep

torre f del homenaje

II.keep <pt & pp kept> [Am kip, Brit kiːp] VB trans

1.1. keep receipt/ticket:

keep (not throw away)

guardar

keep (not throw away)

conservar

keep (not give back)

quedarse con

keep (not lose)

conservar

is this old pan worth keeping?

¿vale la pena guardar este cacharro?

keep the change

quédese (con) el cambio

he can't keep a job

es incapaz de mantener or conservar un trabajo

you can keep the book

puedes quedarte (con) el libro

keep it, I don't need it

quédate con él or quédatelo, no lo necesito

he kept his mental faculties to the end

conservó sus facultades mentales hasta el final

she's kept her looks

se ha conservado bien

she's kept her looks

no ha perdido su atractivo

you can keep your lousy job! inf

¡se puede guardar su porquería de trabajo!

can you keep the number in your head?

¿puedes retener el número?

1.2. keep (to look after, to reserve):

keep

guardar

to keep sth (for sb)

guardar(le) algo (a alguien)

could you keep my place for a moment?

¿me podrías guardar el sitio un momento?

they kept his job for him

le guardaron el puesto

2.1. keep (to store, to put customarily):

keep

guardar

where do you keep the coffee?

¿dónde guardas or tienes el café?

“keep in a cool place”

“conservar en lugar fresco”

2.2. keep (to have available):

keep

tener

I like to keep a first-aid kit in the car

me gusta tener un botiquín en el coche

2.3. keep (to stock):

keep Brit

tener

keep Brit

vender

we keep several kinds of tea

tenemos or vendemos varios tipos de té

3.1. keep (to reserve for future use):

keep

guardar

keep

dejar

keep some for later

guarda or deja algo para después

3.2. keep (to preserve):

keep

conservar

4.1. keep (to manage):

keep stall/shop/guesthouse

tener

4.2. keep (to raise):

keep pigs/chickens/bees

criar

4.3. keep (to have):

keep servants

tener

5.1. keep (to support):

keep family/household

mantener

he keeps a mistress

mantiene a una amante

can you keep her in the manner or style to which she is accustomed?

¿puedes darle la vida a la que está acostumbrada?

it costs me a fortune to keep them in clothes

me cuesta una fortuna vestirlos

I hardly make enough to keep myself in cigarettes

apenas si saco para mis cigarrillos

5.2. keep (to protect):

keep arch

guardar dated

5.3. keep (to maintain):

she keeps a diary

escribe or lleva un diario

I've kept a note or record of everything

he tomado nota de todo

I've kept a note or record of everything

lo tengo todo anotado

6.1. keep (to cause to remain, to continue):

keep

mantener

I kept dinner hot for him

le mantuve la cena caliente

try and keep it clean/tidy

trata de mantenerlo limpio/ordenado

keep her informed

manténla al tanto

the noise kept me awake

el ruido no me dejó dormir

keep him awake

manténlo despierto

keep him awake

no dejes que se duerma

to keep sb/sth -ing to keep sb guessing

tener a alguien en ascuas

keep your letters coming

sigan enviando cartas

he kept the engine running

mantuvo el motor en marcha

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting

siento haberlo hecho esperar or haberlo tenido esperando

try and keep him talking

procura que siga hablando

6.2. keep (to detain):

don't let me keep you

no te quiero entretener

what kept you?

¿por qué tardaste?

what kept you?

¿qué te retuvo?

she was kept in hospital

la dejaron ingresada

she was kept in hospital

la dejaron internada CSur Mex

they kept me at the police station for hours

me tuvieron horas en la comisaría

the teacher kept me after school

la maestra me hizo quedar después de clase or me dejó castigado

7. keep (to adhere to):

keep promise/vow

cumplir

he kept his word

cumplió su palabra

he kept his word

no faltó a su palabra

she didn't keep the appointment

faltó a la cita

she didn't keep the appointment

no acudió a la cita liter

8. keep (to observe, to celebrate):

keep

celebrar

keep REL

guardar

III.keep <pt & pp kept> [Am kip, Brit kiːp] VB intr

1. keep (to stay, to remain):

keep

mantenerse

to keep fit

mantenerse en forma or en buen estado físico

to keep awake

mantenerse despierto

to keep awake

no dormirse

can't you keep quiet?

¿no te puedes estar callado?

keep still!

¡estáte quieto! or ¡quédate quieto!

it's important to keep calm

es importante mantener la calma

keep calm!

¡tranquilo!

he kept silent

no dijo nada

he kept silent

guardó silencio liter

it will keep fresh for several days

se mantiene fresco unos cuantos días

2.1. keep (to continue):

keep

seguir

keep on this road

siga por esta carretera

keep left/right

siga por la izquierda/derecha

to keep -ing

seguir +  ger

keep talking/running

sigue hablando/corriendo

you have to keep trying

tienes que seguir intentándolo

we should have just kept going

deberíamos haber seguido (adelante)

2.2. keep (repeatedly):

she keeps hitting me

siempre me está pegando

she keeps hitting me

no deja de pegarme

he keeps interfering

está continuamente entrometiéndose

he keeps interfering

no deja de entrometerse

I keep thinking it's Tuesday today

me ha dado por pensar que hoy es martes

I keep forgetting to bring it

nunca me acuerdo or siempre me olvido de traerlo

3.1. keep food:

keep

conservarse (fresco)

it won't keep in this heat

no se va a conservar (fresco) or se va a echar a perder con este calor

this cake will keep for several months

este pastel se conserva or se puede guardar muchos meses

3.2. keep news/matter:

keep

esperar

I have something to tell you — will it keep till later?

tengo algo que decirte — ¿puede esperar a más tarde?

3.3. keep (to be in certain state of health) inf:

how are you keeping?

¿qué tal estás? inf

I hope she's keeping well

espero que siga or esté or ande bien

I.keep away VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + adv)

to keep away (from sb/sth) when he's here she just can't keep away

cuando él está aquí ella siempre anda alrededor

keep away from me!

¡no te me acerques!

keep away from the fire

¡no se acerquen al fuego!

I'll keep away from them in future

evitaré tener nada que ver con ellos en (el) futuro

keep away from my family!

¡deja en paz a mi familia!

she can't keep away from the casino

tiene que ir al casino, es superior a ella

II.keep away VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)

to keep sb away from sb/sth you'd better keep her away from me

más vale que no dejes que se me acerque

keep those chocolates away from him!

¡quítale esos bombones de delante!

keep those chocolates away from him!

¡no dejes esos bombones a su alcance!

eat oranges to keep those winter colds away

coma naranjas para mantener a raya esos resfriados de invierno

I kept him away from school

no lo mandé al colegio

I'm keeping you away from your work

te estoy interrumpiendo el trabajo

I.keep up VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + adv)

1. keep up (maintain pace, remain level):

to keep up (with sb/sth) she walked so fast I couldn't keep up

caminaba tan rápido que yo no podía seguirla or seguirle el ritmo

he's finding it difficult to keep up in class

le está resultando difícil mantenerse al nivel de la clase

incomes didn't keep up with prices

los ingresos no se mantuvieron a la par de los precios or se quedaron atrás con respecto a los precios

I couldn't keep up with their discussion

no podía seguir su discusión

to keep up with the Joneses

no ser menos que los demás or que el vecino

2. keep up (remain informed):

to keep up with sth

mantenerse al tanto or al corriente de algo

I like to keep up with the latest news

me gusta mantenerme al tanto or al corriente de lo que está ocurriendo

to keep up with the times

mantenerse al día

3. keep up (maintain contact):

keep up

seguir en contacto

to keep up with sb

seguir en contacto con alguien

4. keep up (not stop):

keep up rain/noise:

seguir

keep up rain/noise:

continuar

to keep up with sth

seguir or continuar con algo

you must keep up with your studies

debes continuar con tus estudios

5. keep up (not fall or sink):

keep up building/tent:

mantenerse en pie

6. keep up (remain at present level):

keep up output/prices/wages:

mantenerse

keep up morale:

mantenerse alto

II.keep up VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. keep up (maintain at present level):

keep up

mantener

to keep prices up

mantener los precios altos

you've got to keep your strength up

tienes que mantenerte fuerte

2. keep up (continue, not stop):

keep up payments

mantenerse al día con

keep up friendship/correspondence

mantener

keep up friendship/correspondence

seguir con

you should keep up your French

deberías seguir con el francés

keep up the good work

sigue así, muy bien

3. keep up (maintain):

keep up house

mantener

III.keep up VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)

1. keep up (prevent from falling down):

keep up trousers/socks

sujetar

2. keep up (prevent from sleeping):

I hope we're not keeping you up

espero que no te estemos quitando el sueño

my cough/the baby kept me up all night

la tos/el niño me tuvo toda la noche en vela

keep ahead VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + adv)

keep ahead

conservar la delantera

to keep ahead of sb/sth

mantenerse por delante de alguien/algo

I.keep together VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + adv)

1. keep together search party/group:

keep together

no separarse

2. keep together orchestra/oarsmen:

keep together

ir al unísono

II.keep together VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)

keep together papers/objects:

keep together

mantener juntos

keep-fit [Am ˌkipˈfɪt, Brit kiːpˈfɪt] N U Brit

keep-fit

gimnasia f (de mantenimiento)

keep-fit attr exercises

de mantenimiento

keep-fit classes

de gimnasia

keep under VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)

keep under population

mantener sometido

keep under population

mantener subyugado

keep under feelings/anger

reprimir

keep under feelings/anger

contener

the drug kept him under for several hours

el fármaco lo tuvo inconsciente varias horas

I.keep down VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + adv) (not show oneself)

keep down

no levantarse

keep down!

¡no te levantes!

keep down!

¡quédate agachado (or sentado etc.)!

II.keep down VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)

1. keep down (not raise):

keep your head/voice down

no levantes la cabeza/la voz

keep the noise down, I'm trying to sleep

no hagan tanto ruido, estoy intentando dormir

you can't keep a good man down

la gente de valía siempre sale adelante

2. keep down (not vomit):

keep down

retener

I can't keep anything down

lo devuelvo or vomito todo

I can't keep anything down

no retengo nada

3. keep down Brit SCHOOL:

he was kept down a year

lo hicieron repetir el año

III.keep down VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. keep down (not allow to increase):

they've kept prices keep

no han subido los precios

they've kept prices keep

han mantenido los precios (al mismo nivel)

how can I keep my weight down?

¿cómo puedo mantener el peso?

how can I keep my weight down?

¿qué puedo hacer para no engordar?

we have to keep expenses down

no podemos permitir que aumenten los gastos

2. keep down (control):

keep down weeds

contener

I.keep from VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + prep + o)

1. keep from (restrain, prevent):

to keep sb from sth, I don't want to keep you from your work

no quiero distraerte de or interrumpir tu trabajo

to keep sb from -ing try to keep him from working too hard/spending all his money

intenta que no trabaje demasiado/que no se gaste todo el dinero

nothing can keep you from trying

nada te impide intentarlo

I managed to keep myself from laughing

pude aguantar la risa

she could hardly keep herself from nodding off

apenas podía mantenerse despierta

2. keep from (not reveal):

keep from

ocultar

he kept vital information from us

nos ocultó información vital

I want you to keep this from your brother

no quiero que le digas nada de esto a tu hermano

II.keep from VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + prep + o) (refrain)

to keep from -ing I could hardly keep from crying/laughing

apenas si pude contener las lágrimas/aguantar la risa

keeping in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for keeping in the English»Spanish Dictionary

keeping [ˈki:pɪŋ] N no pl

1. keeping (guarding):

keeping

cargo m

to leave sth/sb in sb's keeping

dejar algo/a alguien al cuidado de alguien

to leave sth/sb in safe keeping

dejar algo/a alguien en buenas manos

Phrases:

in keeping with sth

de acuerdo con algo

to be out of keeping with sth

desentonar con algo

I.keep [ki:p] kept, kept kept, kept N

1. keep no pl (livelihood):

keep

subsistencia f

to earn one's keep

ganarse el sustento

2. keep HISTORY (castle tower):

keep

torre f del homenaje

Phrases:

for keeps

para siempre

II.keep [ki:p] kept, kept kept, kept VB trans

1. keep (have):

keep shop

tener

keep guesthouse

dirigir

keep animals

criar

keep Am children

cuidar

2. keep (store):

keep silence, secret

guardar

keep me a place

guárdame el sitio

keep the change

quédese con el cambio

3. keep (maintain):

keep

mantener

to keep sb under observation

tener a alguien en observación

to keep one's eyes fixed on sth/sb

no apartar los ojos de algo/alguien

to keep sb awake

no dejar dormir a alguien

to keep sth going

mantener algo a flote fig

4. keep (detain):

to keep sb waiting

hacer esperar a alguien

to keep sb in prison

tener a alguien en la cárcel

he was kept in hospital

se quedó ingresado en el hospital

what kept you?

¿por qué tardaste?

5. keep (guard):

keep

guardar

to keep one's temper

contener el genio

6. keep (fulfil):

keep

cumplir

to keep an appointment

acudir a una cita

to keep one's word

cumplir su palabra

7. keep (record):

keep diary

escribir

keep accounts

llevar

8. keep (person's expenses):

keep

mantener

to earn enough to keep oneself

ganar lo bastante para mantenerse

to keep a mistress

mantener a una amante

9. keep (obey, respect):

keep

obedecer

keep law

observar

10. keep (remain involved):

to keep one's hand in

no perder la práctica

Phrases:

to keep one's balance

mantener el equilibrio

to keep time

marcar la hora

III.keep [ki:p] kept, kept kept, kept VB intr

1. keep a. fig (stay fresh):

keep

conservarse

2. keep (stay):

keep

mantenerse

to keep fit

mantenerse en forma

to keep silent (about sth)

guardar silencio (sobre algo)

to keep to the left

circular por la izquierda

keep quiet!

¡cállate!

keep still!

¡estate quieto!

3. keep (continue):

to keep going person

seguir tirando

to keep going machine

seguir funcionando

to keep doing sth

seguir haciendo algo

he keeps losing his keys

siempre pierde sus llaves

Phrases:

how are you keeping? Brit

¿cómo estás?

I.keep to VB trans always sep (remain private)

to keep sth to oneself

guardarse algo para sí

to keep oneself to oneself

ser poco sociable

II.keep to VB intr

1. keep to (stay in):

keep to the right

seguir hacia la derecha

to keep to one's bed

quedarse en cama

2. keep to (respect):

to keep to sth

ceñirse a algo

to keep sb to his/her word

tomar la palabra a alguien

I.keep together VB trans

keep together

mantener juntos, -as

II.keep together VB intr

keep together

mantenerse unidos, -as

please, keep together

por favor, no se separen

I.keep back VB intr (stay away)

to keep back from sth/sb

mantenerse alejado de algo/alguien

II.keep back VB trans

1. keep back:

to keep back one's tears

contener las lágrimas

2. keep back (hide):

keep back

ocultar

to keep the truth back from sb

ocultar la verdad a alguien

3. keep back (retain sth):

to keep sth back

quedarse con algo

to keep sth back (slow down)

retrasar algo

keep down VB trans

1. keep down:

to keep one's voice down

no levantar la voz

to keep prices down

controlar los precios

2. keep down (suppress):

to keep sb down

oprimir a alguien

3. keep down (not vomit):

keep down

retener

I.keep out VB intr

keep out

no entrar

keep out!

¡prohibido el paso!

to keep out of sth

no meterse en algo

to keep out of trouble

no meterse en líos

II.keep out VB trans

to keep sth/sb out (of sth)

no dejar que entre algo/alguien (en algo)

to keep the rain/cold out

resguardar de la lluvia/del frío

keep ahead VB intr

keep ahead

seguir en cabeza

to keep ahead of the others

seguir por delante de los demás

I.keep on VB intr

1. keep on (continue):

keep on

seguir

to keep on doing sth

seguir haciendo algo

2. keep on (pester):

don't keep on!

¡no insistas!

to keep on about sb/sth

no parar de hablar de alguien/algo

to keep on at sb

estar siempre encima de alguien

II.keep on VB trans always sep

1. keep on (not to dismiss):

keep on

no despedir

2. keep on (not to get rid of):

keep on

no deshacerse de

keep on

quedarse con

I.keep up VB trans

1. keep up:

keep up (trousers)

sujetar

keep up (ceiling)

sostener

keep up prices

mantener alto, -a

2. keep up (continue):

keep up

seguir

to keep up the payments

estar al corriente de los pagos

keep up the good work!

¡sigue así!

keep it up!

¡sigue!

3. keep up (maintain):

to keep up appearances

guardar las apariencias

to keep up traditions

mantener las tradiciones

4. keep up (stop sb sleeping):

keep up

tener en vela

II.keep up VB intr

1. keep up:

keep up (prices)

mantenerse estable

keep up (moral)

no decaer

2. keep up (continue):

keep up

seguir

the rain kept up all night

siguió lloviendo durante toda la noche

3. keep up (to stay level with):

to keep up (with sb/sth)

seguir el ritmo (de alguien/algo)

wages are failing to keep up with inflation

los sueldos no aumentan a la par que la inflación

I cannot keep up with their conversations

no puedo seguir sus conversaciones

to keep up with the Joneses fig

no ser menos que los demás

4. keep up (maintain contact with):

to keep up with sb

mantener el contacto con alguien

5. keep up (remain informed):

to keep up with sth

mantenerse al tanto de algo

to keep up with the times

estar al día

keeping Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

he's been keeping bad company

va con malas compañías

how are you keeping? Brit

¿cómo estás?

to leave sth/sb in sb's keeping

dejar algo/a alguien al cuidado de alguien

to leave sth/sb in safe keeping

dejar algo/a alguien en buenas manos

in keeping with sth

de acuerdo con algo

to be out of keeping with sth

desentonar con algo

fruit is good for keeping in shape

las frutas son buenas para guardar la línea

they are keeping sth up their sleeve

tienen algo en la manga

that matter is keeping me awake at night

ese asunto me quita el sueño

to put sth in safe keeping

poner algo a buen recaudo

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

In addition, there will be new record-keeping requirements and compulsory disclosure of certain financial and operational information.

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Generally, the notion of keeping a diary is now considered a bit old-maidish.

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Further intensification of the industry has been suggested by some as the solution to avian flu, on the rationale that keeping birds indoors will prevent contamination.

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Season carefully with some salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the rashers are salty.

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They live in the fast lane, keeping abreast of the latest trends.

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A spark plug is said to be hot if it is a better heat insulator, keeping more heat in the tip of the spark plug.

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Restoration involved the construction of a new roof, which in keeping with the previous roof was grouted during construction.

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The internal marbling bastes the older beast from the inside, anointing it with fat while keeping it moist -- the result is succulence.

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Some clubs require paid or valet parking to be used if keeping cars on the premises, to generate revenue and help regulate patron behavior.

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They're keeping warm with blankets and listening to the news on a transistor radio.

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