is maintained
[ɪz meɪnˈteɪnd]
verb phrase (present simple passive)
é mantido(a)
1. to keep something in good condition or working order; to preserve the current state of something
The equipment is maintained regularly by the technicians.
O equipamento é mantido regularmente pelos técnicos.
2. to continue to keep or support something; to sustain
Peace is maintained through diplomatic efforts.
A paz é mantida através de esforços diplomáticos.
3. to assert or declare something to be true
He is maintained to have said those words.
Afirma-se que ele tenha dito essas palavras.
4. to provide with necessities; to support financially
The family is maintained by his salary.
A família é mantida pelo seu salário.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in technical, legal, and diplomatic contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business documents, maintenance schedules, and formal communications. The passive voice construction is particularly common in institutional and bureaucratic settings in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
is maintained in good condition
is maintained at a distance
is maintained under control
is maintained for posterity
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