retener — Present (Presente)
to retain, to hold back
The present conjugation of retener (irregular go-verb, ranked #2318). Describes current actions, habits, and general truths. The most frequently used tense — master it first.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Present conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | retengo * |
| tú | retienes * |
| él/ella/Ud. | retiene * |
| nosotros | retenemos |
| vosotros | retenéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | retienen * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er present pattern.
Example sentence
El agua retiene el calor.
Water retains heat.
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