Retain

"Retain" in Spanish

detentar (illegitimately)

(to keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something))

retener

(to keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something))

retener

(to keep (someone) in custody; to prevent (someone) from leaving)

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