sostengáis

Sostengáis is a Spanish verb form. It is the second-person plural present subjunctive of the verb sostener. The verb sostener means to hold, to support, to sustain, or to maintain. Therefore, sostengáis is used in contexts where a speaker is addressing multiple people (you all) and expressing a wish, doubt, emotion, or a command in the present tense.

For example, in the phrase "Espero que sostengáis vuestra promesa," sostengáis translates to "you all hold" or "you all keep." The subjunctive mood is employed here because the verb "esperar" (to hope) introduces a sense of uncertainty or desire. Another example could be "No creo que sostengáis la mirada," meaning "I don't believe that you all will hold your gaze." Here, the subjunctive indicates doubt. The form is characteristic of informal second-person plural conjugations in many Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America, where "vosotros" forms are less common than in Spain. In Spain, the equivalent second-person plural form would be "sostengáis" for the formal "ustedes," or "sostengáis" also for the informal "vosotros." The specific nuances of its usage depend heavily on the grammatical context and the region in which Spanish is spoken.