This is the 545th most frequent Italian word.
tenere
"Tenere" means "to hold," "to keep," or "to take care of" in English.
Here, 'tenere' is used to mean 'to hold,' referring to physically grasping or keeping an object.
Tieni la penna con cura.
Hold the pen carefully.
In this context, 'tenere' means 'to keep,' specifically in a figurative or abstract sense.
Dobbiamo tenere in mente l'importanza della sostenibilità.
We must keep in mind the importance of sustainability.
Here, 'tenere' signifies 'to maintain' or 'to keep,' related to managing or maintaining a habit or item.