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

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What is holding things up? ¿Qué está retrasando las cosas?
What's holding things up? ¿Qué está retrasando las cosas?
Why are you holding my hands? ¿Por qué me tomas las manos?
Recollect my mother holding me tight. Recuerdo a mi madre agarrándome fuerte.
Brian is holding Kate's hands. Brian le está tomando la mano a Kate.
Tom and Mary are holding hands. Tom y Mary van de la mano.
Tom saw John and Mary holding hands. Tom vio a John y a Mary de las manos.
The man holding the umbrella is Ken. El hombre que lleva el paraguas es Ken.
You cannot kill yourself by holding your breath. No puede matarse conteniendo su respiración.
The man all in red was holding a gun. El hombre de rojo estaba portando una pistola.
Tomorrow, we're holding a farewell gathering for Nancy. Mañana le haremos una reunión de despedida a Nancy.
My brother is holding a camera in his hand. Mi hermano lleva una cámara en su mano.
I'm sure he is holding back something from us. Estoy seguro de que nos está ocultando algo.
Nothing seems so tender to me as an old couple walking down the street holding hands. Nada me resulta tan tierno como una pareja vieja caminando por la calle mano en mano.
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