keep changing

[kiːp ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ]
verb phrase
continuar mudando / ficar mudando
1. to persist in the act of modifying or altering something repeatedly over time
The company keeps changing its policies every quarter.
A empresa continua mudando suas políticas a cada trimestre.
2. to undergo continuous transformation without settling into a stable state
The weather keeps changing; we never know what to expect.
O tempo fica mudando; nunca sabemos o que esperar.
3. to repeatedly alter one's mind, opinion, or decision
He keeps changing his mind about the wedding date.
Ele continua mudando de ideia sobre a data do casamento.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'keep changing' often carries a slightly negative connotation suggesting indecision or instability. In business environments, it may indicate adaptability or poor planning depending on context. Brazilians often use 'ficar' for ongoing states while Americans might emphasize continuity with 'keep.'
NYC Slang
keeps flippin' / stays switchin'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
constantly changingcontinually alteringcontinuously modifyingpersistently transforming
Antonyms / Antônimos
stay the sameremain constantkeep fixedremain unchanged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continuar mudando / ficar mudando
Most common in formal and informal contexts throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fica mudando
Colloquial preference for 'ficar' construction
São Paulo
continua mudando
Preference for 'continuar' in business and formal contexts
Portugal
continua a mudar / anda a mudar
Portuguese uses 'a' infinitive construction; 'andar' also common for habitual action

Related Words

changetransformationmodificationalterationfluctuation

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep changing one's tune
keep shifting gears
keep moving the goalposts
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