continua tentando

[kõn-ti-nu-ə tẽ-tɐ̃-du]

verb phrase

keep trying / keep attempting / continues trying

1. To persist in making attempts or efforts to accomplish something; to maintain continuous effort despite difficulties

He continues trying to improve his skills.

Ele continua tentando melhorar suas habilidades.

2. To not give up on repeated attempts or endeavors

She continues trying even though she has failed before.

Ela continua tentando mesmo tendo falhado antes.

NYC Slang

keep it up / keep at it / don't give up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

continua tentando

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

continua a tentar

Portuguese Portuguese uses 'a' before the infinitive

São Paulo

continua tentando

Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese

não desista de tentar

tente novamente

perseverança leva ao sucesso

quem não tenta não consegue

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