How to Say "you support" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you support” is “mantienes” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tú siempre mantienes tu habitación limpia.
You always keep your room clean.
Si mantienes esa actitud, llegarás lejos.
If you maintain 그 attitude, you will go far.
Mantienes a tu familia con mucho esfuerzo.
You support your family with a lot of effort.
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.
Don't forget the 'i'
Mistake: “mantenes”
Correction: mantienes (except in some regions like Argentina/Uruguay where 'mantenés' is used).
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