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contener

to contain (no prep)

Verbs with Prepositions
Notes & Usage:

Verb + preposition (or no preposition)

See It in Context

Esta caja contiene documentos importantes.

This box contains important documents.

—¿Qué lleva el paquete? —Contiene libros y ropa.

—What is in the package? —It contains books and clothes.

No pudo contener las lágrimas al escuchar la noticia.

He couldn't contain his tears upon hearing the news.