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 the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its specific conjugations in each tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

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 las drogas. (I stay away from drugs.)

To persist or continue: for example, Me mantengo firme en mi decisión. (I persist in my decision.)

To support oneself financially: for example, Me mantengo trabajando como mesero. (I support myself by working as a waiter.)

To keep one’s composure (colloquial): for example, ¡Mantenéte, no te alteres! (Keep your cool, don’t get upset!)

To keep going or carry on (colloquial): for example, ¡Manténganse, chicos, que ya casi llegamos! (Keep going, guys, we’re almost there!)

Examples

Examples of Mantenerse in the Present Tense

Yo me mantengo en forma haciendo ejercicio regularmente. (I stay in shape by exercising regularly.)

Ella se mantiene informada leyendo las noticias todos los días. (She keeps herself informed by reading the news every day.)

¿Tú te mantienes al tanto de las últimas tendencias en la moda? (Do you keep up with the latest fashion trends?)

Nosotros nos mantenemos en contacto con nuestros amigos a través de las redes sociales. (We keep in touch with our friends through social media.)

Ellos se mantienen ocupados con sus proyectos de trabajo. (They keep themselves busy with their work projects.)

En esta empresa, nos mantenemos actualizados con las últimas tecnologías. (In this company, we keep ourselves updated with the latest technologies.)

¿Os mantenéis al día con los eventos culturales de la ciudad? (Do you keep up with the cultural events in the city?)

Mis abuelos se mantienen activos yendo a caminatas diarias. (My grandparents keep active by going on daily walks.)

Para mantenerse saludable, es importante comer una dieta balanceada. (To stay healthy, it’s important to eat a balanced diet.)

Los atletas se mantienen en forma con un entrenamiento riguroso. (Athletes stay in shape with rigorous training.)

¿Cómo te mantienes motivado para alcanzar tus metas? (How do you stay motivated to achieve your goals?)

En nuestra familia, nos mantenemos unidos a pesar de las dificultades. (In our family, we stay united despite difficulties.)

Los estudiantes se mantienen enfocados durante los exámenes. (Students stay focused during exams.)

Para mantenerse al día con la tecnología, hay que estar dispuesto a aprender constantemente. (To keep up with technology, you have to be willing to learn constantly.)

Los empresarios se mantienen competitivos ofreciendo productos innovadores. (Entrepreneurs stay competitive by offering innovative products.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Mantenerse (to maintain oneself) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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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.