The Present Tense of mantenerse is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Me mantengo en forma haciendo ejercicio. (I stay in shape by exercising.)
Mantenerse is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense. You’ll need to memorize each form individually.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | me |
| Tú | mantengo |
| Él / Ella / Usted | te |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | mantienes |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | mantiene |
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Usage of Mantenerse in the Present Tense
Mantenerse generally means to maintain, keep or stay in a certain state or condition, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To maintain or keep something: for example, Me mantengo en forma haciendo ejercicio regularmente (I maintain my fitness by exercising regularly).
To stay or remain: for example, Me mantengo alejado de los problemas (I stay away from trouble).
To persist or endure: for example, Me mantengo firme en mis convicciones (I persist in my convictions).
To support oneself financially: for example, Me mantengo trabajando como mesero (I support myself working as a waiter).
To keep one’s composure (colloquial): for example, Mantenete tranquilo, no te alteres (Keep your cool, don’t get upset).
To maintain a relationship (colloquial): for example, Nos mantenemos juntos a pesar de las dificultades (We stay together despite the difficulties).
Examples
Examples of Mantenerse in the Present Tense
Yo me mantengo en forma haciendo ejercicio regularmente. (I stay in shape by exercising regularly.)
¿Te mantienes al día con las noticias? (Do you keep up with the news?)
Mi hermana mantiene una dieta saludable. (My sister maintains a healthy diet.)
En este trabajo, es importante mantenerse organizado. (In this job, it’s important to stay organized.)
Los atletas profesionales se mantienen en excelente forma física. (Professional athletes stay in excellent physical shape.)
¿Cómo te mantienes motivado para estudiar? (How do you stay motivated to study?)
La empresa mantiene altos estándares de calidad. (The company maintains high quality standards.)
Es importante mantenerse hidratado en climas cálidos. (It’s important to stay hydrated in warm climates.)
Mi abuela mantiene vivas las tradiciones familiares. (My grandmother keeps family traditions alive.)
Para mantenerse joven, hay que tener una actitud positiva. (To stay young, you need to have a positive attitude.)
El equipo se mantiene enfocado en ganar el campeonato. (The team stays focused on winning the championship.)
¿Cómo te mantienes al tanto de las últimas tendencias? (How do you keep up with the latest trends?)
Es difícil mantenerse en contacto con amigos que viven lejos. (It’s hard to stay in touch with friends who live far away.)
Los padres se mantienen involucrados en la educación de sus hijos. (Parents stay involved in their children’s education.)
Para mantenerse saludable, es importante comer frutas y verduras. (To stay healthy, it’s important to eat fruits and vegetables.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo me | I maintain myself |
| Tú mantengo | You maintain yourself |
| Él / Ella / Usted te | He / She / You maintains oneself |
| Nosotros / Nosotras mantienes | We maintain ourselves |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes mantiene | They / You all maintain themselves |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.