Usages of sostener
Para que no me duela el hombro, sostengo la mochila con ambas manos.
So that my shoulder doesn’t hurt, I hold the backpack with both hands.
Yo sostengo la caja pequeña con cuidado.
I hold the small box carefully.
Mi amigo sostiene la tabla con un dedo mientras yo la sujeto con otra cuerda.
My friend holds the board with one finger while I secure it with another rope.
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