mantendré
/mahn-ten-DREH/
I will keep
The act of keeping something precious safe, representing the promise to maintain a state or a secret.
mantendré(verb)
I will keep
?maintaining a state, a promise, or a secret
I will maintain
?keeping something in good condition
📝 In Action
Mantendré mi promesa pase lo que pase.
B1I will keep my promise no matter what happens.
Mantendré la puerta abierta para ti.
A2I will keep the door open for you.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'dr' Future Rule
When talking about the future with this word, we add a 'd' to make it 'mantendré' instead of 'manteneré'. It's a common pattern for verbs like this!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the accent
Mistake: "mantendre"
Correction: mantendré (The accent on the 'é' tells you to emphasize the end of the word and shows it is happening in the future).
⭐ Usage Tips
Making Promises
Use this word when you want to sound firm and committed about something you will do later.
Providing food and resources to support a household.
📝 In Action
Mantendré a mi familia con este nuevo trabajo.
B1I will support my family with this new job.
⭐ Usage Tips
Providing vs. Helping
In this context, it specifically means being the one who pays for the living expenses.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mantendré
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Mantendré el secreto,' when is the action happening?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mantendré' and 'guardaré'?
'Mantendré' is used for keeping a state or a promise (like staying calm), while 'guardaré' is usually for putting an object away in a safe place.
Is 'mantendré' formal?
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.