no pude contener

I couldn't hold back

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phrase Uncommon #18,232
I couldn't hold back Used to say you were unable to stop an emotion or reaction, such as laughter, tears, joy, or anger.
SP: No pude contener la risa cuando lo vi.
EN: I couldn't hold back my laughter when I saw him.

Él fue tan gracioso en la fiesta que simplemente no pude contener la risa.

He was so funny at the party that I simply couldn't stop laughing.

No pude contener el sueño.

I couldn't fight off the sleepiness.

No pude contener mi alegría.

I couldn't contain my joy.

No pude contener la risa.

I couldn't contain my laughter.

No pude contener mi rabia.

I couldn't contain my anger.

No pude contener la ira.

I couldn't contain my anger.

No pude contener mi ira.

I couldn't contain my anger.

No pude contener las ganas de reír.

I couldn't hold back my laughter.