This is the 2766th most frequent Spanish word.
mantenía
"Kept" or "maintained" (past imperfect form of "mantener").
In this sentence, 'mantenía' is used in the context of preserving or sustaining the condition of something over time.
Él mantenía la casa en buen estado.
He kept the house in good condition.
Here, 'mantenía' signifies a continuous state or action of staying firm or steadfast.
Ella se mantenía firme en su decisión.
She remained firm in her decision.
In this instance, 'mantenía' refers to sustaining or managing a certain type of interaction or connection consistently.