What does tenuto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word tenuto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use tenuto in Italian.

The word tenuto in Italian means required, bound, compelled, hold, grasp, hold, keep, contain, hold, keep, keep, hold, occupy, hold, hold, hold, withstand, care about, hang onto, hold onto, keep, stay, keep from, follow, root for, support, keep, keep, hold, maintain, well kept, be held to, be required to do something. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word tenuto

required, bound, compelled

aggettivo (obbligato)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quando la polizia ti ferma in auto sei tenuto a mostrare la patente.
When the police stop you in your car, you're required to show your license.

hold, grasp

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (trattenere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il bambino teneva in mano un pallone.
The child held the ball in his hand.

hold

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (sorreggere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le colonne tengono il tetto.
The columns support the roof.

keep

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (conservare, trattenere per sé)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tenga pure il resto.
Keep the change.

contain, hold

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (avere una data capienza)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il teatro può tenere circa mille persone.
The theatre can hold about a thousand people.

keep

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mantenere [qc] in un dato stato)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Questo li terrà occupati per un po'.
This will keep them busy for a bit.

keep, hold

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (trattenere [qc] o qn in un certo posto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Durante l'estate, la frutta va tenuta in frigo.
During summer, fruit should be kept in the fridge.

occupy, hold

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (occupare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
I manifestanti tenevano tutta la piazza.
The demonstrators occupied the whole square.

hold

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (effettuare una prestazione)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La band terrà un concerto in città. Il famoso professore teneva un corso nella migliore università del paese.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. We're throwing a party for him next week.

hold, withstand

verbo intransitivo (reggere, resistere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tieni duro, il peggio è passato.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. Hold this paper while I tape it down.

care about

verbo intransitivo (attribuire molta importanza)

Maria tiene molto a sua nipote.
Maria cares a lot about her niece.

hang onto, hold onto

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (aggrapparsi, attaccarsi)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Si invitano i passeggeri a tenersi agli appositi sostegni.
Passengers are invited to hold onto the supports provided.

keep, stay

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (rimanere, stare in un certo stato)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Tieniti sulla destra fino all'incrocio.
Keep (or: stay) to the right until the intersection.

keep from

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (trattenersi)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Non riuscivo a tenermi dal ridere.
I couldn't keep from laughing.

follow

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (attenersi)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tieniti al regolamento o saranno guai.
Follow the rules or there will be trouble.

root for, support

verbo intransitivo (informale (parteggiare per qn)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mio figlio tiene per la Juventus.
My son supports Juventus

keep

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (conservare per altri)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tienimi il posto, torno subito.
Keep my place, I'll be right back.

keep

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mantenere una data direzione)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tieni la sinistra e svolta all'incrocio.
Keep left and turn at the crossroads.

hold, maintain

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (giudicare, considerare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Devi tenere in conto anche gli imprevisti.
You also need to consider any unexpected events.

well kept

locuzione aggettivale (in buone condizioni, ordinato)

be held to

be required to do something

(avere l'obbligo di fare [qlcs])

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