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English to Spanish Dictionary

uphold Meaning in Spanish (uphold significado en español)

mantener, defender
mantener in English:uphold
Phonetic:manteˈner
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de uphold en español es mantener, defender. (Mantener o afirmar una decisión, principio o estándar.)

Definitions of Uphold

  1. 1
    verb
    mantener

    To maintain or affirm a decision, principle, or standard.

    Mantener o afirmar una decisión, principio o estándar.

  2. 2
    verb
    defender

    To support or defend someone or something against opposition.

    Apoyar o defender a alguien o algo contra la oposición.

Example Sentences

formal

“The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.”

El tribunal decidió mantener el fallo anterior.

formal

“It is our duty to uphold the law.”

Es nuestro deber defender la ley.

formal

“We must uphold the values of justice and equality.”

Debemos mantener los valores de justicia e igualdad.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

sostenerapoyarratificar

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

derogarrevocardesmantelar

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularupholds
past tenseupheld
present participleupholding
agent nounupholder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

uphold the lawcollocation

To obey and enforce the law.

uphold a traditioncollocation

To continue to observe or maintain a tradition.

uphold one's honorcollocation

To maintain one's reputation or dignity.