keep trying

[kiːp ˈtraɪɪŋ]

verb phrase

continue tentando / persistir na tentativa

1. To persist in making attempts at something despite difficulties or failures; to continue one's efforts without giving up

Don't give up; keep trying and you will succeed eventually.

Não desista; continue tentando e você conseguirá eventualmente.

2. To maintain effort toward achieving a goal

He kept trying to pass the exam until he finally succeeded.

Ele continuou tentando passar no exame até finalmente conseguir.

NYC Slang

keep pushing / stay on it

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

continue tentando / não desista

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

continua tentando / persiste

Urban colloquial usage

Rio de Janeiro

continua na luta / segue tentando

More informal, conversational tone

Portugal

continua a tentar / mantém a tentativa

European Portuguese preference for 'a tentar'

never say die

the ball is in your court

hang in there

don't throw in the towel

keep your chin up

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