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maintain persistence
[meɪnˈteɪn pərˈsɪstəns]
verb phrase
manter a persistência
1.
to continue steadfastly in an effort or course of action despite difficulty or delay
She decided to maintain persistence in her studies despite the challenging circumstances.
Ela decidiu manter a persistência nos seus estudos apesar das circunstâncias desafiadoras.
2.
to sustain or preserve a consistent and determined effort toward a goal
The team will maintain persistence in their pursuit of excellence.
O time vai manter a persistência na sua busca pela excelência.
NYC Slang
stay grinding, keep it 100
Synonyms
persevere
persist
keep going
stay the course
maintain determination
sustain effort
Antonyms
give up
abandon
quit
surrender
relent
desist
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter a persistência
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manter a teimosia
colloquial alternative emphasizing stubbornness
São Paulo
manter a persistência
formal and business contexts
Portugal
manter a persistência
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your nose to the grindstone
stay the course
never say die
não desistir
insistir até o fim
perseverar contra tudo
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