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Old July 23, 2010, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jaffy View Post
In spanish what is the equivalent of the english verb " to hold"; when used in the context of examples such as:
1. Hold the ball in one hand and hold the racquet in the other hand. (a request)
2. Hold the racquet in your hand. (imperative)
3. Hold out your hand. (imperative)
4. Hold (or save) this seat for me until i return, por favor.
5. How long can you hold the candle in your hand?

The english verb "hold" has many various meanings. Can you think of other examples and translate them?
1) Lleva la bola en una mano y la raqueta en la otra
2) Lleva la raqueta
3) Alza la mano
4) Guarda la silla hasta que vuelva por favor,
5) ¿Cuánto tiempo puede llevar la vel en tu mano?
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