is maintaining

[ɪz meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ]
verb phrase (present continuous)
está mantendo
1. continuing to keep something in a particular state or condition
She is maintaining her fitness routine despite her busy schedule.
Ela está mantendo sua rotina de exercícios apesar de sua agenda ocupada.
2. preserving or sustaining something over time
The company is maintaining its commitment to sustainability.
A empresa está mantendo seu compromisso com a sustentabilidade.
3. providing financial or material support
He is maintaining his elderly parents.
Ele está mantendo seus pais idosos.
4. asserting or upholding a position or claim
The defendant is maintaining his innocence.
O réu está mantendo sua inocência.
In both American and Brazilian English usage, 'is maintaining' is a formal and neutral way to express ongoing actions. It's commonly used in business, academic, and legal contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'está mantendo' is equally formal and widely understood across all regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
keepingpreservingsustainingsupportingupholding
Antonyms / Antônimos
abandoningneglectingdiscontinuingdropping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está mantendo
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
está mantendo
same as general Brazilian, no regional variation
São Paulo
está mantendo
same as general Brazilian, no regional variation
Portugal
está a manter
European Portuguese uses 'estar a' + infinitive for present continuous

Related Words

maintainmaintenancemaintainablemaintained

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintaining the status quo
maintaining appearances
maintaining one's composure
maintaining standards
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