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remain intact

[rɪˈmeɪn ɪnˈtækt]
verb phrase
permanecer intacto
1. to stay whole, unbroken, or undamaged; to continue in an original or unaltered state
The vase remained intact after the earthquake.
O vaso permaneceu intacto após o terremoto.
2. to preserve something without any changes or modifications
The original structure remained intact throughout the renovation.
A estrutura original permaneceu intacta durante a renovação.
3. to keep one's dignity, integrity, or reputation unharmed
Despite the scandal, his reputation remained intact.
Apesar do escândalo, sua reputação permaneceu intacta.
Synonyms
stay unbrokenremain unharmedkeep wholepreservemaintain
Antonyms
breakdamagedestroyshattercompromise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permanecer intacto
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar intacto
informal alternative, commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
permanecer intacto
formal standard usage
Portugal
manter-se intacto
preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something intact
leave no stone unturned
preserve the status quo
keep one's head above water
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