Permanecer (en. Stay)

/peɾma.neˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: To be in a place without moving.
English: I decided to remain home during the storm.
Decidí permanecer en casa durante la tormenta.
English: To hold on in a situation or state.
English: She must remain calm in stressful moments.
Ella debe permanecer calmada en momentos de estrés.
English: To continue existing or being as one is.
English: Despite the changes, some traditions remain.
A pesar de los cambios, algunas tradiciones permanecen.

Etymology

English: From Latin 'permanere', which means 'to remain' or 'to be in one place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: remain in someone's mind
English: To be present in someone's thoughts.
permanecer en la mente
English: remain firm
English: To maintain a position or attitude without changing.
permanecer firme
English: remain silent
English: To not make noise or speak for a period of time.
permanecer en silencio

Related Words

English: permanence
English: State of being permanent or lasting.
permanencia
English: permanent
English: Lasting forever or for a long time.
permanente
English: permanently
English: In a permanent manner or forever.
permanentemente

Slang Meanings

English: To be in a stable relationship.
English: They are on the verge of remaining together.
Están en la frontera de permanecer juntos.
English: Not to change one's mind.
English: He always remains at his point of view.
Siempre permanece en su punto de vista.