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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remains unchangedstays constantkeeps the samecontinues the sameholds steady
Antonyms / Antônimos
changestransformsaltersshiftsvaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permanece igual; continua o mesmo
most common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
fica igual; continua na mesma
informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
permanece igual; continua o mesmo
formal and informal both used
Portugal
continua igual; permanece o mesmo
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

constancystabilitypermanenceconsistencyinvarianceimmutability

Related Idioms & Phrases

status quo
maintain the status quo
keep things as they are
no change in sight
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