continue peacefully
[kənˈtɪn.juː ˈpiːs.fəl.i]
verb phrase
continuar pacificamente
1. to keep going or proceed without interruption in a calm, quiet, or non-violent manner
The protest continued peacefully despite the heavy police presence.
O protesto continuou pacificamente apesar da forte presença policial.
2. to maintain a state of tranquility or absence of conflict while an activity or situation persists
Life continued peacefully in the small village for many years.
A vida continuou pacificamente na pequena aldeia por muitos anos.
3. to proceed without disturbance, violence, or aggression
The negotiations continued peacefully throughout the conference.
As negociações continuaram pacificamente durante toda a conferência.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian media and political discourse when describing protests, demonstrations, or social movements that occur without violence. It carries positive connotations of civil society and democratic participation. In the USA, similar phrasing appears frequently in civil rights and social justice contexts.
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