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remain interested

[rɪˈmeɪn ˈɪntrəstɪd]
verb phrase
permanecer interessado
1. to continue to have curiosity, concern, or attention about something
She will remain interested in the project despite the challenges.
Ela permanecerá interessada no projeto apesar dos desafios.
2. to maintain one's engagement or involvement with a subject or activity
He decided to remain interested in learning languages throughout his life.
Ele decidiu permanecer interessado em aprender idiomas ao longo de sua vida.
NYC Slang
stay down with it / keep it real with [something]
Synonyms
stay interestedcontinue interestedkeep interestedmaintain interestsustain interest
Antonyms
become disinterestedlose interestbecome uninterestedcease to care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permanecer interessado / continuar interessado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
permanecer interessado
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar interessado / permanecer interessado
Both forms used interchangeably
Portugal
manter interesse / permanecer interessado
Slightly more formal tone preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the spark alive
keep one's interest piqued
maintain the flame
stay on the same page
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