sticks to

[/stɪks tu/]
verb phrase
aderir a, manter-se fiel a, persistir em
1. to remain firmly attached or committed to something
She sticks to her principles no matter what.
Ela se mantém fiel aos seus princípios não importa o quê.
2. to continue doing or using something consistently
He sticks to his exercise routine every morning.
Ele mantém sua rotina de exercícios todas as manhãs.
3. to adhere physically or literally
The label sticks to the bottle.
O rótulo adere à garrafa.
4. to remain loyal or faithful to someone
She sticks to her friends through thick and thin.
Ela permanece leal aos seus amigos em tempos bons e maus.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'sticks to' is commonly used in everyday conversation to express commitment, loyalty, and persistence. In American culture, it often relates to personal convictions and goal-setting, while in Brazilian Portuguese culture, it frequently emphasizes loyalty in relationships and social bonds. The phrase reflects values of reliability and integrity in both cultures.
NYC Slang
stays true to, keeps it real with
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adheres toremains faithful topersists inmaintainsclings toholds on to
Antonyms / Antônimos
abandonsgives up onforsakesquitsleavesbreaks away from

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aderir a, manter-se fiel a
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cola em, se apega a
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
mantém-se em, persiste em
more formal usage
Portugal
mantém-se fiel a, persevera em
Portuguese European variant

Related Words

stickadhesivecommitmentloyaltypersistencededication

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's guns
stick to the script
stick to what you know
stick together
stick with it
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