mantienes
mahn-tee-EH-nehs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tú siempre mantienes tu habitación limpia.
A1You always keep your room clean.
Si mantienes esa actitud, llegarás lejos.
B1If you maintain 그 attitude, you will go far.
Mantienes a tu familia con mucho esfuerzo.
B1You support your family with a lot of effort.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' Form
This is the informal 'tú' form of the verb. Use it when talking to friends, family, or people your own age.
The Spelling Change
Notice how the middle 'e' in the base word 'mantener' changes to 'ie' in 'mantienes'. This is a common pattern in Spanish to help with the rhythm of the word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'i'
Mistake: "mantenes"
Correction: mantienes (except in some regions like Argentina/Uruguay where 'mantenés' is used).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Support
Use this word when talking about supporting someone financially; it sounds more natural than using 'ayudar' (to help) in that specific context.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mantienes
Question 1 of 2
Which pronoun should you use with 'mantienes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mantienes' and 'tienes'?
'Tienes' means 'you have' (possession), while 'mantienes' means 'you keep' or 'you maintain' (preserving a state).
Is 'mantienes' formal or informal?
It is informal. For a formal 'you' (usted), you would use 'mantiene'.