Translations for „manter“ in the Portuguese » English Dictionary

I . manter [mɜ̃ŋˈter] irr como ter VB trans

1. manter (conservar):

manter

to maintain

manter um costume

to preserve

manter a cor

to keep

manter as aparências

to keep up appearances

manter a linha inf

to toe the line

manter a ordem

to keep the peace

manter a palavra

to keep one's word

2. manter a opinião:

manter

to defend

3. manter um diálogo:

manter

to keep open

4. manter (num lugar):

manter

to keep

manter longe das crianças!

keep out of reach of children!

5. manter a família:

manter

to support

II . manter [mɜ̃ŋˈter] irr como ter VB refl manter-se

1. manter (situação):

manter-se

to remain

os juros mantiveram-se elevados

interest rates remained high

2. manter (pessoa):

manter-se

to support oneself

manter-se em forma inf

to keep in shape

Usage examples with manter

manter longe das crianças!

keep out of reach of children!

manter alguém em suspense

to keep sb in suspense

manter alguém na linha

to make sb toe the line [o behave]

manter/perder o equilíbrio

to keep/lose one's balance

manter a calma

to remain calm

manter as aparências

to keep up appearances

manter a linha

to keep one's self control

manter a forma

to keep fit

manter a ordem

to keep the peace

manter a palavra

to keep one's word

manter-se em forma inf

to keep in shape

manter a distância

maintain your distance

manter a imagem

to maintain one's image

manter-se afastado

to stay back [ou away]

manter alguém com rédea curta

to keep sb under tight control

manter a. c. em segredo

to keep sth secret [o confidential]