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remain

[/rɪˈmeɪn/]
verb
permanecer
1. to continue to exist or be present in a place or condition
She decided to remain in the city for another year.
Ela decidiu permanecer na cidade por mais um ano.
2. to be left after others have gone or been removed
Only a few pieces of cake remain.
Apenas alguns pedaços de bolo permanecem.
3. to continue to be; to stay in a particular state
The situation remains unchanged.
A situação permanece inalterada.
4. to be still to be dealt with or completed
Much work remains to be done.
Muito trabalho ainda precisa ser feito.
Synonyms
staycontinuepersistabideendurelinger
Antonyms
leavedepartgodisappearvanish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permanecer
most common usage
General Brazilian
ficar
more informal, used in casual contexts
Portugal
permanecer
formal usage
Portugal
ficar
informal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

remain to be seen - ainda está por se ver
remain calm - manter a calma
remain true - permanecer fiel
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