contain
BrE /kənˈteɪn/ AmE /kənˈteɪn/
verb en → es
past contained pp contained ing containing
to have or include something inside or as part of it
contener, incluir
- contain sb/sth
Collocations contain a lot of information · contain a virus
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The box contains some old letters.
La caja contiene algunas cartas viejas.
to control or limit something, especially a feeling or emotion
controlar, contener
- contain sb/sth
Collocations contain your anger · contain the situation
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She tried to contain her laughter.
Ella intentó contener su risa.
to limit or restrict something, such as a budget or an area of responsibility
limitar, restringir
- contain sb/sth
Collocations contain costs · contain the damage
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The company needs to contain its spending.
La empresa necesita limitar sus gastos.