Also means
steady
Usage Note
Sostenido describes something that is maintained over time without weakening — crecimiento sostenido ('sustained growth'), esfuerzo sostenido ('sustained effort'). In music, sostenido is also the term for a sharp (♯). The word should not be confused with sostenible ('sustainable'), which refers to ecological or long-term viability.
Examples
"El país registró un crecimiento sostenido durante años."
Natural Translation
The country recorded sustained growth for years.
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