Permanecen (en. Remain)
[peɾ.maˈne.θen]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To continue in a place or in a state.
Even if it rains, they remain in the park.
Aunque llueva, ellos permanecen en el parque.
To remain in a state or situation.
The rules remain in effect until further notice.
Las reglas permanecen vigentes hasta nuevo aviso.
Not to leave or distance oneself from a place.
They decided that they will remain at home during the holidays.
Decidieron que permanecerán en casa durante las vacaciones.
Etymology
From Latin 'permanere', meaning 'to remain' or 'to stay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to remain in the clouds
To be distracted or not pay attention.
permanecer en las nubes
to remain silent
Not to speak or to stay silent.
permanecer callado
they only remained friends
To maintain a friendship without further commitments.
sólo permanecieron amigos
Related Words
permanence
The state of what remains.
permanencia
permanent
That lasts or is maintained for a long time.
permanente
Slang Meanings
To be in the same situation without changes.
I'm still the same, I haven't changed, I remain in my groove.
Sigo en lo mismo, no he cambiado, permaneco en mi rollo.
To stay where the fun is.
At the party, many decided to remain to keep enjoying.
En la fiesta muchos decidieron permanecer para seguir disfrutando.