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mantenimento

maintenance

noun mahn-teh-nee-MEN-toh Less Common

Also means

upkeep

Usage Note

Mantenimento refers to the act of maintaining a state or condition (il mantenimento della pace, il mantenimento dell'ordine). It also means financial support or alimony (assegno di mantenimento). Do not confuse with manutenzione, which is used for technical maintenance of machines or buildings.

Examples

"Il mantenimento della pace richiede impegno."

Natural Translation

The maintenance of peace requires commitment.

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