sustained

• Describe algo que continúa durante un período prolongado sin detenerse ni debilitarse; también puede referirse a un esfuerzo o apoyo que se mantiene constante a lo largo del tiempo.

Describes something that continues for an extended period of time without stopping or weakening.

1. Continuous or prolongedB2formal

   Continuing for an extended period of time without stopping.

   sostenido

   • The team showed sustained effort throughout the entire project.
   • Sustained economic growth is essential for the country's development.
   • The patient required sustained medical care for several weeks.

   Sinónimosceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingperpetualprolongedrelentlessunceasingunremitting

   Antónimosbriefintermittentmomentaryshorttransient

2. Maintained at a constant levelB2formal

   Kept up or maintained without reduction or interruption.

   mantenido constante

   • The company achieved sustained profitability over five years.
   • Sustained attention is necessary for solving complex problems.
   • The athlete demonstrated sustained performance during the competition.

   Sinónimosceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingpersistentsteadyunbrokenuninterruptedunremitting

   Antónimosbrokenerraticfluctuatingintermittentinterruptedsporadicunsteadyvariable

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de mantener, conservar o soportar algo durante un período de tiempo, o de proporcionar los medios necesarios para que continúe existiendo o funcionando.

A verb used to indicate the act of maintaining, supporting, or enduring something over a period of time.

1. Maintain or continueB2formal

   To keep something going over a period of time.

   mantener o continuar

   • The company managed to sustain its growth for five years.
   • She sustained her focus throughout the long lecture.
   • We need to sustain this level of effort to succeed.

   Sinónimoscontinuekeep upmaintainperpetuatepreserveprolong

   Antónimosabandonceasediscontinuedropendhaltstopterminate

2. Endure or withstandB2formal

   To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.

   soportar

   • The building sustained heavy damage during the earthquake.
   • He sustained a serious injury in the accident.
   • The team sustained pressure from the opposing side.

   Sinónimosbearbraveendureexperiencefacego throughtolerateundergoweatherwithstand

   Antónimoscollapsefailgive upquitsuccumbsurrenderweakenyield

3. Provide nourishment or supportB2formal

   To supply with food, drink, or other necessities for life.

   sostener, nutrir

   • The land can sustain only a small population.
   • A balanced diet helps sustain your energy levels.
   • The charity works to sustain families in need.

   Sinónimosfeedkeepmaintainnourishnurturesupport

   Antónimosdepriveneglectstarve