manter a marcha

[mɐ̃ˈteɾ ɐ ˈmaɾʃɐ]

verb phrase

keep up the pace

1. to maintain a steady pace or speed; to continue moving forward at a consistent rate

We need to keep up the pace if we want to arrive on time.

Precisamos manter a marcha se queremos chegar a tempo.

2. to maintain momentum or progress in a task or project

The team is maintaining the pace of production despite the challenges.

A equipe está mantendo a marcha da produção apesar dos desafios.

3. to continue with determination; to persevere

We must keep up the pace and not give up.

Devemos manter a marcha e não desistir.

NYC Slang

keep it moving

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

manter a marcha

common usage in all contexts

São Paulo

manter a marcha

frequently used in business and sports contexts

Rio de Janeiro

manter a marcha

common in colloquial speech

Portugal

manter o passo

Portuguese alternative, slightly more common than 'manter a marcha'

manter o ritmo

não perder o compasso

ir em frente

não desistir no meio do caminho

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