retain (EN)
verb

verb “retain”

retain; he retains; past retained, part. retained; ger. retaining
  1. retenir
    She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
  2. conservar
    The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
  3. contractar (en el context de contractar un advocat pagant una quota per avançat)
    After the car accident, she decided to retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.