stays the same
[/steɪz ðə seɪm/]
verb phrase
permanece igual; continua o mesmo; fica igual
1. remains unchanged; does not alter or transform
No matter what happens, my love for you stays the same.
Não importa o que aconteça, meu amor por você permanece igual.
2. continues in an identical state or condition
The price stays the same even with inflation.
O preço continua o mesmo mesmo com a inflação.
3. maintains consistency without variation
Her opinion stays the same on this matter.
Sua opinião fica igual neste assunto.
This phrase is universally understood in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts. In Brazil, the informal variant 'fica igual' is frequently used in casual conversation, while 'permanece igual' is preferred in formal writing and professional settings. The concept is culturally neutral and used across diverse social and economic contexts.
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