Usage examples of "held up" in English with translation to Spanish

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What's holding matters up? ¿Qué sostiene asuntos?
She held up her head. Ella levantó la cabeza.
The bank was held up last night. El banco fue robado anoche.
All those in favor held up their hands. Todos los que estén a favor levanten la mano.
I held up my hand to stop a taxi. Levanté la mano para detener un taxi.
We were held up for two hours on account of an accident. A causa de un accidente nos retrasamos dos horas.
If throughout your life you abstain from murder, theft, fornication, perjury, blasphemy, and disrespect toward your parents, your church, and your king, you are conventionally held to deserve moral admiration even if you have never done a single kind or generous or useful action. Si en toda tu vida te abstienes de asesinar, robar, fornicar, cometer perjurio, blasfemar y faltar al respeto a tus padres, tu iglesia o tu rey, eres convencionalmente considerado alguien que merece admiración moral, incluso si no has realizado ninguna acción generosa o amable o útil.
He held her tightly. Él la sostuvo firmemente.
A farewell meeting was held in honor of Mr Jones. Se organizó un encuentro de despedida en honor del señor Jones.
I held my breath and waited. Contuve mi respiración y esperé.
Tom held a seat for me. Tom me guardó un asiento.
The meeting was held here. La reunión fue aquí.
He held out his hand for more. Requirió de más ayuda.
The police held him in custody. La policía lo ha detenido.
The meeting will be held annually. La reunión será sostenida anualmente.
He held the wheel with one hand and waved to me with the other. Él sujetó el volante con una mano y me saludó con la otra.
Tom held his breath. Tom contuvo su respiración.
He held his breath while watching the match. Contuvo el aliento mientras miraba el partido.
He proposed that another meeting be held next Monday. Él propuso que se haga otra reunión el próximo lunes.
He held his breath. El contuvo la respiración.
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