permanece

[pɛɾ.mɐ.ˈne.sə]

verb

remains, stays, persists

1. to continue to exist or be present in a place or state

He remains in the hospital.

Ele permanece no hospital.

2. to stay or continue without changing

The situation remains unchanged.

A situação permanece inalterada.

3. to endure or last

The memory will remain forever.

A memória permanecerá para sempre.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

permanece

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

permanece

Standard usage, formal context preferred

permanece em pé - remains standing

permanece na memória - remains in memory

permanece imóvel - remains still/motionless

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