The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Mantenerse is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to keep or maintain themselves in a certain state or condition, for example Mantenete firme. (Keep yourself firm.)

Mantenerse is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Mantenerse generally means to maintain, keep or stay, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To maintain or keep something: for example, Mantenete firme (Stay firm).

To stay or remain somewhere: for example, Mantenete aquí (Stay here).

To persist or continue: for example, Mantenete luchando (Keep fighting).

To keep one’s composure: for example, Mantenete tranquilo (Keep calm).

To stay in shape or fit (colloquial): for example, Mantenete en forma (Stay in shape).

To keep going or persevere (colloquial): for example, ¡Mantenete, no te rindas! (Keep going, don’t give up!).

Examples

Examples of Mantenerse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Mantente alejado de las zonas peligrosas! (Stay away from dangerous areas!)

Por favor, manténgase en silencio durante la presentación. (Please remain silent during the presentation.)

Amigos, mantengámonos unidos en estos tiempos difíciles. (Friends, let’s stay united during these difficult times.)

Señoras y señores, manténganse calmados y sigan las instrucciones. (Ladies and gentlemen, remain calm and follow the instructions.)

Oye, mantente enfocado en tus metas, ¿vale? (Hey, stay focused on your goals, alright?)

Para una vida saludable, manténgase activo y haga ejercicio regularmente. (For a healthy life, stay active and exercise regularly.)

Chicos, mantengámonos positivos y superaremos este desafío. (Guys, let’s stay positive and we’ll overcome this challenge.)

En caso de emergencia, manténgase alejado de las ventanas y busque refugio. (In case of emergency, stay away from windows and seek shelter.)

¿Puedes mantenerte despierto hasta que llegue tu hermana? (Can you stay awake until your sister arrives?)

Para evitar conflictos, manténganse respetuosos y escuchen los diferentes puntos de vista. (To avoid conflicts, remain respectful and listen to different viewpoints.)

Oye, no te rindas. Mantente firme y sigue luchando por tus sueños. (Hey, don’t give up. Stay strong and keep fighting for your dreams.)

Señor, por favor manténgase detrás de la línea amarilla mientras esperamos el próximo tren. (Sir, please stay behind the yellow line while we wait for the next train.)

Compañeros, mantengámonos enfocados en nuestro objetivo y trabajemos juntos como un equipo. (Colleagues, let’s stay focused on our goal and work together as a team.)

Padres, manténganse involucrados en la educación de sus hijos para apoyar su desarrollo. (Parents, stay involved in your children’s education to support their development.)

En situaciones estresantes, mantente tranquilo y respira profundamente. (In stressful situations, stay calm and take deep breaths.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.