holds his head up

She says that, despite the sentence, Ignacio holds his head up.
Cuenta que, a pesar de la sentencia, Ignacio está en pie.
The patient holds his head up for a few seconds, but the pain is excruciating.
El paciente sostiene la cabeza durante unos segundos, pero el dolor le resulta insoportable.
To make sure your baby's evolution is correct, you have to observe whether he holds his head up.
Para asegurarte de que la evolución de tu hijo es la correcta, tienes que observar si sostiene la cabeza.
Palabra del día
el hombre lobo