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

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She held back her anger, and smiled graciously. Ella contuvo su rabia y sonrió gentilmente.
The meeting was held here. La reunión fue aquí.
She held up her head. Ella levantó la cabeza.
He held out his hand. Él extendió la mano.
I held my breath and waited. Contuve mi respiración y esperé.
The police held him in custody. La policía lo ha detenido.
Tom held his breath and waited. Tom contuvo la respiración y esperó.
When will the concert be held? ¿Cuándo será el concierto?
He held out his hand for more. Requirió de más ayuda.
The bank was held up last night. El banco fue robado anoche.
He held my hand firmly and left. Me apretó fuertemente la mano y se fue.
The exhibition will be held next month. La exhibición se llevará a lugar el próximo mes.
He held on firmly to the branch. Él se aferró a la rama firmemente.
When will her marriage ceremony be held? ¿Cuándo será su boda?
He held his breath while watching the match. Contuvo el aliento mientras miraba el partido.
All those in favor held up their hands. Todos los que estén a favor levanten la mano.
Tom held a knife to Mary's throat. Tom le puso un cuchillo en la garganta a Mary.
Giggling with embarrassment, she held out the condom. Con una risita de vergüenza, ella le tendió el condón.
He proposed that another meeting be held next Monday. Él propuso que se haga otra reunión el próximo lunes.
I held up my hand to stop a taxi. Levanté la mano para detener un taxi.
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