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permanece firme

[pər-ˈma-nə-sə ˈfir-mə]
verb phrase
stands firm, remains steadfast
1. to maintain a resolute or unwavering position; to stay strong and unmoved in face of pressure or adversity
Despite the criticism, she permanece firme in her beliefs.
Apesar das críticas, ela permanece firme em suas convicções.
2. to continue to be stable or unchanged; to hold one's ground
The foundation permanece firme even after the earthquake.
A fundação permanece firme mesmo após o terremoto.
NYC Slang
stays strong, keeps it together
Synonyms
mantém-se firmepermanece inabalávelcontinua resolutofica firmesegura-se firme
Antonyms
cedevaciladesisteabanafraqueja

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permanece firme
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
permanece firme
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
permanece firme
used consistently in both speech and writing
Portugal
permanece firme
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

permanece firme como uma rocha
permanece firme diante da adversidade
permanece firme nos seus princípios
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