mantente
“mantente” means “Stay” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Stay, Keep yourself
Also: Hold on
📝 In Action
Mantente alejado del fuego, por favor.
A2Stay away from the fire, please.
Si quieres tener éxito, mantente enfocado en tus metas.
B1If you want to be successful, keep focused on your goals.
No te rindas, ¡mantente fuerte!
A2Don't give up, keep strong!
Keep in touch, Keep updated
📝 In Action
Prométeme que mantente en contacto mientras viajas.
B1Promise me that you'll keep in touch while you travel.
Mantente al tanto de la situación en el país.
B2Keep updated on the situation in the country.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mantente
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Mantente al tanto de la hora de llegada'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *mantener* comes from the Latin *manū tenēre*, literally meaning 'to hold in the hand.' When it became *mantenerse* (reflexive), the meaning shifted from holding something else to holding or keeping oneself in a particular state.
First recorded: 13th century (as mantener)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'mantente' have 'te' attached to the end?
'Mantente' comes from the reflexive verb 'mantenerse,' which means 'to keep oneself.' The 'te' is the pronoun meaning 'yourself.' In Spanish affirmative commands, this pronoun always sticks directly onto the verb.
Is 'mantente' the same as 'mantén'?
Not exactly. 'Mantén' is the simple command form of the verb 'mantener' (to maintain/hold something else). 'Mantente' is the command form of 'mantenerse' (to maintain/hold *yourself* in a state). 'Mantente' is used much more often for giving advice about personal well-being or status.