sostenido
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “sostenido” mean in English?
sustained, steady — maintained consistently over time without interruption
sustained, steady — maintained consistently over time without interruption (crecimiento sostenido, esfuerzo sostenido)
Example sentences
El crecimiento económico ha sido sostenido durante años.
Economic growth has been sustained for years.
Hizo un esfuerzo sostenido para mejorar.
He made a sustained effort to improve.
La presión sobre el sistema ha sido sostenida.
The pressure on the system has been sustained.
How to use it
'Sostenido/a' means sustained — maintained over time without faltering. Used with ser/estar. Common in economic and musical contexts (nota sostenida = sustained note). Distinguish from 'sostenible' (sustainable = environmentally responsible).
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'sostenido' (maintained over time) with 'sostenible' (environmentally sustainable) — these are different words with different meanings.