The Present Tense of Sostener is used to express actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Sostengo el libro en mis manos. (I’m holding the book in my hands.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Sostener (to hold) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Sostener generally means to hold, support or maintain something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To hold or support physically: for example, Yo sostengo la caja pesada. (I hold the heavy box.)

To maintain or uphold: for example, Nosotros sostenemos nuestras creencias. (We uphold our beliefs.)

To endure or withstand: for example, Ellos no sostienen la presión. (They can’t withstand the pressure.)

To claim or argue: for example, Tú sostienes que estás en lo cierto. (You claim that you are right.)

To financially support: for example, Ella sostiene a su familia con su trabajo. (She supports her family with her job.)

Slang: To endure or put up with: for example, ¿Cómo sostienes a ese tipo tan pesado? (How do you put up with that annoying guy?)

Examples

Examples of Sostener in the Present Tense

Yo sostengo que el cambio climático es un problema urgente. (I maintain that climate change is an urgent problem.)

Tú sostienes la caja mientras yo abro la puerta. (You hold the box while I open the door.)

Ella sostiene una posición de liderazgo en la empresa. (She holds a leadership position in the company.)

Nosotros sostenemos una conversación animada durante la cena. (We engage in a lively conversation during dinner.)

¿Sostenéis la misma opinión que vuestros padres? (Do you hold the same opinion as your parents?)

Ellos sostienen que la educación es la clave para el éxito. (They maintain that education is the key to success.)

En esta región, sostenemos las tradiciones culturales con orgullo. (In this region, we uphold cultural traditions with pride.)

¿Puedes sostener este peso por un momento? (Can you hold this weight for a moment?)

El equipo sostiene un récord impresionante esta temporada. (The team holds an impressive record this season.)

Mis amigos sostienen que debo tomar un descanso del trabajo. (My friends maintain that I should take a break from work.)

¿Sostienes la puerta abierta mientras paso? (Will you hold the door open while I pass through?)

La compañía sostiene altos estándares de calidad. (The company upholds high quality standards.)

Ella sostiene el micrófono con confianza durante su discurso. (She holds the microphone confidently during her speech.)

¿Sostenéis la misma postura sobre el tema? (Do you hold the same stance on the issue?)

Ellos sostienen que la práctica hace al maestro. (They maintain that practice makes perfect.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Sostener (to hold) 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.