keep fighting

[/kiːp ˈfaɪtɪŋ/]

verb phrase

continuar lutando

1. To persist in struggling or contending against something; to maintain effort in a conflict or difficult situation

Even though the team was losing, they decided to keep fighting until the end of the match.

Mesmo que o time estivesse perdendo, eles decidiram continuar lutando até o final da partida.

2. To maintain resistance or determination in the face of adversity

She was diagnosed with cancer, but she chose to keep fighting for her life.

Ela foi diagnosticada com câncer, mas escolheu continuar lutando pela sua vida.

3. To not give up or surrender in any contest or struggle

No matter how difficult things get, you must keep fighting for what you believe in.

Não importa o quão difícil as coisas fiquem, você deve continuar lutando pelo que acredita.

NYC Slang

Stay in the fight; don't throw in the towel

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

continuar lutando

Most common usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

continuar na luta

Alternative colloquial form

São Paulo

continuar lutando / não desistir

Frequently paired with 'não desistir' (don't give up)

Portugal

continuar a lutar

Uses 'a' instead of gerund form

fight tooth and nail

go the distance

hang in there

hold your ground

not throw in the towel

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