mantenimiento
“mantenimiento” means “maintenance” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
maintenance, upkeep
Also: servicing, preservation
📝 In Action
El ascensor está fuera de servicio por tareas de mantenimiento.
A2The elevator is out of service due to maintenance work.
Necesitamos un plan de mantenimiento preventivo para la maquinaria.
B1We need a preventative maintenance plan for the machinery.
Los costos de mantenimiento de la casa son muy altos este año.
B2The upkeep costs for the house are very high this year.
alimony, child support
Also: sustenance
📝 In Action
El acuerdo de divorcio incluye una cuota de mantenimiento.
B1The divorce agreement includes an alimony payment.
El tribunal fijó una pensión de mantenimiento para los menores.
B2The court set a child support payment for the minors.
Luchamos por el mantenimiento económico de la familia.
C1We fight for the financial sustenance of the family.
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Words that translate to "mantenimiento" in Spanish:
alimony→child support→maintenance→preservation→servicing→sustenance→upkeep→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mantenimiento
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mantenimiento' in the sense of upkeep or repair?
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The word comes directly from the Spanish verb 'mantener' (to maintain or hold), which traces back to the Latin phrase *manū tenēre*, meaning 'to hold in the hand'. This origin perfectly explains both meanings: holding something steady (upkeep) and holding up a person (support).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mantenimiento' a countable or uncountable noun?
It is generally used as an uncountable noun, referring to the process or concept, much like 'information' or 'advice' in English. You usually talk about 'el mantenimiento' (the maintenance) rather than 'dos mantenimientos' (two maintenances).
How is 'mantenimiento' related to the word 'mantener'?
'Mantenimiento' is the noun form of the verb 'mantener' (to maintain or to keep). If you 'mantener' something, you are performing 'mantenimiento' on it.