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stands

[/stændz/]
noun/verb
fica de pé; bancadas; suportes
1. Third person singular present of 'stand' - to be in an upright position
He stands in the corner.
Ele fica de pé no canto.
2. Plural noun - structures or platforms for viewing or displaying things
The stadium stands were packed with fans.
As bancadas do estádio estavam cheias de torcedores.
3. Plural noun - small tables or supports for placing items
The flower stands decorated the entrance.
Os suportes de flores decoravam a entrada.
4. Third person singular present of 'stand' - to remain in a particular position or condition
The offer still stands.
A oferta ainda permanece válida.
Synonyms
remainsstayspositionsplatformsstructures
Antonyms
fallssitslies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fica de pé; bancadas
Most common usage in both contexts
São Paulo
fica em pé; arquibancadas
Archiquibancadas more common for stadium seating
Portugal
fica de pé; bancadas
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stands one's ground - mantém sua posição
stands out - destaca-se
stands a chance - tem uma chance
where do you stand - qual é sua posição/opinião
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