remain anxious
[rɪˈmeɪn ˈæŋkʃəs]
verb phrase
permanecer ansioso/ansiosa
1. to continue in a state of worry, unease, or nervousness
She will remain anxious until she receives the test results.
Ela permanecerá ansiosa até receber os resultados do teste.
2. to stay in a condition of concern or apprehension about something uncertain
The investors remain anxious about the market fluctuations.
Os investidores permanecem ansiosos com as flutuações do mercado.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English, this phrase is commonly used in psychological, medical, and everyday contexts. It emphasizes the continuance of an emotional state rather than its onset. In Brazil, 'permanecer ansioso' is frequently used in formal written communication, while 'ficar ansioso' is more common in casual speech.
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